Early Warning Signs for stuttering

Stuttering can be a serious disorder, affecting a person’s ability to communicate and socialize with others. Stuttering can have a significant impact on an individual’s success in life. It can affect school, job opportunities, and relationships. Stuttering can be very isolating. Here are some instance that the sound or word repetitions occurring more than once every four sentences. Sound or word repetitions lasting 3 or more times per occasion. Prolongations or stretching of sounds lasting 1/2 second or more. Facial grimacing or muscle tremors. Abnormal head or jaw movements. Wide mouth opening or tongue protrusion.Irregular breathing patterns. Abnormal pitch rise or loudness increase. Avoidance of speaking situations.Frustration with speaking and Frequent “failed communication attempts”.