Fluency refers to our ability to speak smoothly or without stuttering.

If your child has a stutter, you may notice their speech includes:

• Repetitions: repeating sounds, words, or phrases (e.g., “M-m-my mom”)

• Prolongations: stretching sounds out in words (e.g., “Mmmmmmmy mom”)

• Blocks: difficulty getting a word out, getting stuck on a word (e.g., “My (pause) mom”)

Speech-language therapy can help children who stutter.

If your child has a stutter or you have concerns about your child’s fluency, contact us today!