Anything that helps your child stutter like this instead of stuttering tensely or avoiding words is helping. If your child is frustrated or upset at times when his stuttering is worse, give him reassurance. Other children are most reassured by a touch or a hug when they seem frustrated. Disfluencies may come and go but are now present more often than absent. Complete blocks of speech are more common than repetitions or prolongations.
Disfluencies tend to be present in most speaking situations now.
They will try to provide you with the name of a speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering, or you may contact a nearby university or hospital clinic for referral assistance. The suggestions for parents of a child with mild stuttering are also appropriate when the child has a severe problem. Try to remember that slowing and relaxing your own speaking style is far more helpful than telling the child to slow down. Encourage your child to talk to you about his stuttering. Show patience and acceptance as you discuss it.