How to Treat a Child's Stutter

Many young kids go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter, repeating certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them, or stopping, making no sound for certain sounds and syllables. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency — an interruption in the flow of speech. In many cases, stuttering goes away on its own by age 5; in others, it lasts longer. There's no cure for stuttering, but effective treatments are
available and you can help your child overcome it. http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Lisa Massaro, a Speech Language Pathologist at The Montreal Children's Hospital. read more...