Overview of Stammering Training

Stammering is a speech disorder characterised by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables or words, or by involuntary hesitation or pauses that disrupt the rhythmic flow of speech World Health Organisation, 2001. If you have a child or young person in your setting who stammers and you do not have knowledge about stammering or are unsure of how best to support the child or young person this overview of stammering course will provide you with an understanding of stammering and how best to support the child.

Without adequate support children can have negative experiences at school which can impact on the child/young person’s self-esteem and communication and interaction skills. If not fully supported a young person who stammers may be reluctant to speak.