Just wondering if anyone can share experiences really. Yesterday, my son (who had previously had no problems at all with speech fluency) suddenly started stammering. He will say "I want- want- want- want-" and then get it out; also have problems with "got" and "don't". The worst one is saying "It isn't" or "I couldn't" - he repeats those phrases several times and a few times he has just given up and said "I can't speak". It is obviously distressing him. We are trying to ignore it and just give him a chance to say what he wants, but it is upsetting watching him struggle.
I have looked at some stuff online, and have seen articles saying that this can just come and then disappear, but may also be more long-term. I have filled out a self-referral form for SLT services in our area because I figure it's better to get in the system, as I know referrals can take a really long time to come through. Just wondering if anyone could share their own experience. I know it will probably resolve itself, but it is horrible watching him get frustrated with himself.
As background, I think his speech and language development is pretty normal for his age, although he is my first so I have nothing to compare it with. He speaks in sentences and I think has a pretty average level of vocabulary, although I've never counted his words. Until yesterday, we had got to a stage where he could get most things he wanted across to me, and visitors could understand most of what he said.
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Son suddenly started stammering - 2.3
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Welshwabbit · 19/07/2014 10:32
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