How is stuttering diagnosed?

Stuttering is a relatively easy-to-spot condition due to its distinctive symptoms. But doctors and specialists are needed to diagnose what caused the stuttering and to recommend treatment. Whether or not your child's stuttering is temporary or more long term can be best evaluated by a speech pathologist, an expert in speech and language function. Such an expert will consider family history, how long the child has had the stutter, and any other relevant psychological factors that may be contributing to the child's speech challenges.