A child who stutters repeats or prolongs sounds, syllables, or words. Stuttering may make it difficult for a child to communicate effectively with others. Many children go through normal periods of disfluency for less than 6 months. Stuttering lasting longer than this may require treatment.

The following types of disfluencies may happen when someone stutters:

• Part-word repetitions – "I w-w-w-want a drink."

• One-syllable word repetitions – "Go-go-go to the park."

• Prolonged sounds – "Ssssssssame here."

• Blocks or stops – "I want a (pause) cookie."

• Interjections - “My um, um, um, favourite game is tag.”

At Reflection Health, we will assess your child’s speech and create an individualized plan to target their specific difficulties.