Rosie says: “While there are some cases where we can see that a child is likely to outgrow a stammer, I believe early assessment and treatment is key to successfully treating a stammer. If a stammer is ignored for too long, the brain can find it difficult to adjust to a new way of speaking – which is why we see so many adults with stammering. 

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“We use a combination of PROMPT and Myofunctional therapy to treat stammers with a fantastic success rate. We also work closely with dentists – as there can be physical issues within the mouth that are making the stammer worse – such as a tongue tie.”

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Stammering (also known as stuttering) most often occurs in children as they are developing language. Children might repeat sounds, words, or phrases, they might stretch sounds out or tense up and nothing comes out at all.

In more severe situations, some children might show tension, in their eyes or hands for example, as they try to push the sounds out.

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If you're concerned about your or your child's stammer, call us for a free consultation.

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