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My daughter just turned 3 and she has been studering for a year off & on should i be worried?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Stuttering children: I think this may be a normal part of your child's development at this age. But, your pediatrician should be made aware of your concerns and then appropriate referral for evaluation and even treatment with a pediatric speech therapist may be the next best option.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Non-fluency is seen: In typically-developing tots age 2-5. Stuttering that starts < 3 usually is outgrown in ~ 6 mos. Have a speech/language therapist test for articulation errors (her speech should be 75% intelligible to strangers) & for receptive/expressive language delays. Call your school district's child find team to assess eligibility for free speech/language therapy thru early childhood special education.

Answered 9/28/2016

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