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So this may be a due to her development. She’s trying to get her words out to quickly and it’s her brain telling her to slow down.

In some cases it’s anxiety (this tends to be older children/adults or if something traumatic has happened)

She seems very happy and excited in the video. You should write a little diary of when she’s stuttering (if not constant).

This can also be an early sign of dyslexia.

I would ask for a GP referral to a speech therapist. But this is sometimes easier said than done as they may say “she is only 4” “it’s only been 6months” or “it isn’t constant” but really put your foot down. It’s irrelevant of all those things. You have a concern and your child has a developmental issue and that is enough reason to seek help.

Your daughter isn’t alone, so please don’t worry about that! You just have many possibilities of why this may be happening.

I have worked with children for 10 years and have a degree in childhood studies.