My child gets stuck on words when excited?
⚡ Short answer: This may be part of developmental stuttering.
Anonymous
bir anne · Development
My child speaks smoothly when calm but gets stuck on word beginnings when excited. Is this normal?
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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
This may be part of developmental stuttering. Many children aged 2-5 show word-beginning hesitation, syllable repetition, or sound prolongation when excited or wanting to speak quickly. Developmental stuttering is usually temporary and happens because the child's language skills are developing rapidly while speech motor skills aren't keeping up at the same pace.
Here's the most important point for your child: Rather than saying 'speak slower' or 'try again,' listen calmly and wait for their answer, continuing naturally from the moment they got stuck — this is the best support. If stuttering lasts longer than 6 months or adds facial grimacing, avoidance behavior, you can consult a speech and language therapist.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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