Pediatric Speech Therapy

Stuttering and Fluency Therapy

Stuttering can look different from child to child, and it can change from week to week. We focus on building your child's confidence as a communicator, alongside practical strategies for smoother speech, so stuttering doesn't hold them back socially or academically.

It might look like repeating the first sound of a word ("b-b-ball"), stretching out a sound, or a full pause where no sound comes out at all, sometimes with visible tension in the face or body.

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AGES

3 to 18 years

SESSIONS

30-45 minutes

FORMAT

In-clinic or telepractice

General guideposts

Fluency Reference Points

A general guide to typical versus concerning disfluency:

Ages 2-5
Some repetition of whole words or phrases is a normal part of language development.
Lasting more than 6 months
Disfluency that persists rather than fading is worth an evaluation.
With visible tension
Physical struggle, blinking, or avoidance while speaking is a sign to seek support sooner rather than later.
By age 5
This is often when a clearer pattern (typical vs. a fluency disorder) becomes evident.

General guidance only — every child develops differently. An evaluation gives you an answer specific to your child.

What to look for

Signs Your Child May Benefit

Occasional repetitions are common in early language development, but frequent or effortful repetitions are worth evaluating.

Facial tension, blinking, or avoidance behaviors while speaking are signs it's time for support.

If your child goes quiet at school or with friends because of their speech, therapy can help rebuild confidence.

A pause where your child seems stuck trying to start a word is a distinct sign worth mentioning to a therapist.

Once a child starts noticing and reacting to their own stuttering, addressing it usually becomes more urgent.

Our process

What to Expect

1

An evaluation of your child's fluency patterns and how stuttering affects them day to day

2

A therapy plan blending fluency strategies with confidence-building

3

Parent guidance for supporting your child at home without added pressure

Between sessions

How You Can Help at Home

  • • Slow your own speaking pace rather than asking your child to slow down.
  • • Give your child your full attention and time to finish their thought.
  • • Avoid finishing sentences for your child, even when it's tempting.

Frequently asked

Common Questions

Some children do, but an evaluation helps determine whether therapy will help now rather than waiting and wondering.

Not with the right approach — we keep sessions low-pressure and confidence-focused.

No — we'll show you supportive ways to respond that don't add pressure to the moment.

Appointments

Help your child communicate with confidence.

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