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Jasmine, mum Heather & sister Ava

For Parents

A mother and her two young daughters looking at flowers
Jasmine, mum Heather & sister Ava

For Parents

Supporting your child and yourself

Should you be worried if your child starts stammering (also known as stuttering)? Find out what you can to support them and yourself.

Get in touch with STAMMA if you're concerned. Phone free on 0808 802 0002 or start a webchat.

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If Your Child Is Stammering (Stuttering)

What to do if your child has just started stammering, or has been stammering for a while.
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Talking With A Child Who Stammers

Tips for how to respond to a child who stammers, or who has just started stammering.
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Getting Help

All the options available if you'd like to get help for a child who stammers.
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Parent Stammering Support Groups & Events

STAMMA's free online support groups for parents/guardians of children who stammer.
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If your teenager stammers

Things you can do to help a young person who stammers.
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The STAMMA Minecraft Club

An online club where young people who stammer from the UK can play Minecraft together.
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Resources For Parents

Things to help support you as the parent or guardian of a child who stammers.
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Any questions?

We're here to help. Start a webchat or call our helpline free on 0808 802 0002, both open Mondays to Thursdays 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm. Or email help@stamma.org.

We also have information leaflets you can download or order.