Stuttering & Stuttering Treatment Sydney
Helping Children Speak with Confidence, Comfort and Control
Understanding Stuttering in Children
When a child struggles to get words out smoothly, it can be worrying for families, especially when the stops, repeats or prolongations become more noticeable over time. Stuttering affects the natural flow of speech, but it does not reflect a child’s intelligence, personality, or potential. It simply means their speech system is developing in a way that needs a bit of specialised support.
Stuttering often appears between ages two and six, but every child’s experience looks different. Some children repeat parts of words, while others pause mid-sentence or show physical effort when talking. No matter how mild or significant it seems, early guidance from a qualified speech pathologist can make a meaningful difference.
What Stuttering Can Look Like
Stuttering isn’t the same for every child. It may involve:
Repeating sounds, words or whole phrases
Holding onto a sound for too long
A feeling of being “stuck” before a word comes out
Tension around the face or body while speaking
Rising frustration or avoidance of talking
These behaviours can come and go, or they may gradually become more persistent. Our role is to help you understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what the most effective next step is.
Why Early Support Matters
Children grow rapidly during the early communication stages. When stuttering becomes a consistent part of how a child speaks, giving them support early can prevent long-term challenges.
Timely stuttering treatment can help with:
Communication Confidence
Children who feel more in control of their speech are more likely to share ideas, ask questions, and participate in social play.
Emotional Wellbeing
Reducing struggle during talking can ease frustration and help prevent negative self-awareness around speaking.
School and Social Participation
Fluent, comfortable communication helps children connect with peers, engage in learning and express themselves freely. It also lays the foundation for success in structured environments such as school readiness groups, and supports smoother participation in social skills programs where communication confidence is essential.
Stuttering rarely improves by waiting alone, and early intervention consistently leads to better outcomes.
What Causes Stuttering?
Stuttering is influenced by a combination of factors, including:
Differences in how the brain plans and coordinates speech
Family history of stuttering
Rapid bursts of language development
A child’s natural temperament and response to communication pressure
Stuttering is not caused by anxiety, parenting style, copying others or “nervousness”. These things may influence how noticeable a stutter is, but they’re not the root cause.
Understanding these influences helps us tailor therapy to suit your child’s needs, personality and strengths.
Grow & Tell’s Approach to Stuttering Treatment in Sydney
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported and understood. Our therapists use warm, playful and evidence-informed techniques to gently shape smoother speech patterns without creating pressure or fear around talking.
Stuttering Assessment
Your child’s journey begins with a relaxed, play-based fluency assessment. We explore the types of stutters present, when they occur, and how they influence everyday communication. This allows us to identify your child’s individual fluency needs and create a tailored plan that supports comfort and confidence when speaking.
Fluency Therapy & Family Coaching
Our therapy draws on leading fluency programs for children, including the Lidcombe Program and rhythm-based speaking approaches. Sessions are playful, practical and designed to help children speak with greater ease. We also guide families with supportive home strategies to reinforce progress between sessions.
Funding & NDIS Support
We support families using NDIS funding and can assist with fluency-focused goals, reports, and ongoing therapy plans. Our team works closely with parents to ensure therapy is accessible and well-supported across all funding pathways.
Evidence-Informed Therapy for Stuttering
Our therapies are designed specifically for stuttering in children and may include:
Lidcombe Program
A highly effective, research-backed program for preschool-aged children that involves gentle parent-led feedback at home.
Westmead Syllable-Timed Speech
A rhythmic speaking technique that can significantly reduce stuttering for many children.
Fluency Skills for School-Aged Children
For older children, we focus on breathing, smooth speech techniques and tools to manage moments of stuttering with confidence.
Parent Coaching and Home Strategies
We support families with practical ways to reduce stuttering pressure in everyday life, including modelling slower speech and creating calm communication environments.
Each plan is adapted to your child’s age, developmental stage, temperament and goals.
Where Are We Located?
Address: Ground floor, 1A Homebush Bay Drive, Rhodes NSW 2138
Phone: 1300 848 795
General Enquiries: info@Growandtelltherapy.com.au
Appointments Available On:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Address: Level 3, 38 Oxley Street, Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Phone: 1300 848 795
General Enquiries: info@Growandtelltherapy.com.au
Appointments Available On:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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