Age two:

• Child does not yet produce two-word sentences, i.e. “want juice”
• Does not understand simple directions

Age three:

• Child does not ask questions
• Does not produce short sentences
• Does not answer simple questions
• Words are not clearly spoken
• Gives the impression that he/she is struggling to talk

Age four:

• Child’s speech is not easily understood by listeners

School age:

• Child still uses incomplete sentences or sentences with grammatical errors
• Has difficulty following directions
• Experiences difficulty communicating with friends
• If at anytime your child has been stuttering for more than 4-6 months.

If any of the above is applicable to your child, do not hesitate to contact a speech-language pathologist. Early detection is vital!

The Lidcombe approach is a behavioural treatment for young children who stutter that was developed in Australia. More information can be found here:

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• Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• First Words
• Speech and Language Development Index

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