Expressive Language – Stammering

Classroom
Create a communication friendly classroom (see above)

Individual Pupil
Stammering can be very common in children ages 3-5 years, particularly when they are developing their language skills. Typically, development stammering will naturally resolve within 12 months. For some children, stammering is something that may persist into later childhood and adulthood.

Ensure the following strategies are in place and that all teaching staff /adults within the school setting are aware of how to support stammering

Seek support from websites such as www.stamma.org  www.actionforstammeringchildren.org

Consider referral to Speech and Language therapy if stammer persists, The child/ young people becomes aware/ concerned about it/ family are concerned about it Children’s Speech and Language Therapy :: Tameside Children and Young People

Create a communication friendly classroom (see above)

Ensure the following strategies are in place and that all teaching staff /adults within the school setting are aware of how to support stammering
School to complete a one-page profile on communication styles to share with all members of staff.

Seek support from websites such as www.stamma.org  www.actionforstammeringchildren.org. Education are also able to sign up to the Stammer awareness toolkit.

Consider setting up small group work around building confidence and resilience skills if appropriate to child/young person.

Refer to Speech and Language therapy for further advice/support around stammering  Children’s Speech and Language Therapy :: Tameside Children and Young People

Create a communication friendly classroom (see above)

Ensure the following strategies are in place and that all teaching staff/adults within the school setting are aware of how to support stammering

Seek support from websites such as: www.stamma.org  www.actionforstammeringchildren.org

Consider setting up small group work around building confidence and resilience skills if appropriate to child/young person.

Refer to Speech and Language therapy for further advice/support around stammering  Children’s Speech and Language Therapy :: Tameside Children and Young People

Consider referral to Mental health services to support child/young person with significant anxiety.