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Expert Q&A
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| By David L. Fay, M.D. Family Physician Associate Director, Waukesha Family Practice Residency Program | ||
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Could stuttering be a sign of a neurological problem?
Stuttering in children is usually developmental, and occurs in about 5 percent of children. Boys have more trouble than girls. It starts gradually. As the child becomes aware of the problem, anxiety may worsen the situation. Most cases resolve on their own, but 20 percent do continue into adulthood. A familial tendency has been noted, as well. Speech therapy may be helpful. While an acquired stutter can be caused by neurological problems, this is almost unheard of in children without severe head trauma."
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