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Will speech stuttering go away?

My daughter has speech stuttering. Will speech stuttering go away?

1 Answer

Hello! There are several factors that may predict persistence of stuttering. For example, a family history of a relative where the stuttering persisted through adulthood, being male and later onset of stuttering after 3.5 years of age to name a few. About 75-80 % will get better in a year or two even without speech therapy. However if the stuttering is worsening it’s best to consult with a speech and language therapist. I hope this helps. Dr. Anna