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Stuttering in Teens and Preteens

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Your child tends to repeat certain syllables, words, or phrases, and you wonder if he or she has a stuttering problem. Maybe, but stuttering can also be part of a normal developmental phase. How can you tell if your child's stuttering is temporary, or becoming a problem? The resources on this page will help you understand the difference between stuttering and normal language development.

PAMF Content for Parents

  • HealthWise KnowledgeBase: Stuttering

PAMF Content for Your Teen

  • Learning and Communicating

  • Living with Disabilities

  • Stuttering

Outside Resources

  • If You Think Your Child Is Stuttering: This Web site addresses parental concerns about childhood stuttering. It includes links to video to diagnose stuttering, FAQ page, preschool therapy, resources for parents, insurance coverage, referrals, therapy and requests for free information.

Recommended Books

  • Stuttering-In Perspective: Practical Advice for Those Who Must Deal With Stuttering -- For Adult Stutterers and Parents of Young Stutterers by Lloyd Hulit


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