Stammer - Episode 19

Amy and Jenny discuss stammer and disfluency in preschool children as Amy reflects on a recent case she has come across in practice and didn't know how to handle (don't worry...she's looked it up since then!).

What causes a stammer? What is the best, evidence based advice on helping a preschool aged child who has developed a stammer? What can health visitors say to parents who are worried? When should we refer to SALT? How can we talk about it with the child?

If you have an experience to share or would like to add to our conversation about stammer, please feel free to email us at [email protected]

References:

Top tips for parents to help children with Stammer:
https://www.stammering.org/help-information/parents/under-5s/stammering-preschool-children-how-parents-can-help

Information leaflet for parents:
https://www.stammering.org/help-information/parents/under-5s/does-your-young-child-stammer-bsa-leaflet

NHS Choices:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stammering/