Stuttering

[throckenholt]

My 9 year old has developed a mild stutter over the last few months. We haven't made an issue of it and he hasn't commented on it.

Is this a normal developmental phase ? I know toddlers often go through a phase of stuttering when their brain is working faster than their muscles. Is this likely to be a similar transitory development thing or something we should think about getting help for now before it develops into a bigger problem ?

Has anything happened to him recently? I mention it as my brother was knocked down by a huge dog in the park when he was 8 and it stressed him out so much he started to stutter and it went on for quite a while. He will still stutter slightly as an adult if he is in a nerve wracking situation.
I would have a chat with teacher and or GP to look into possible causes -

Not that I know of. He is home educated so no input available from teachers, which is partly why I am wondering if I should be more proactive or continue to be laid back and assume he will grow out of it.

Doesn't seem to manifest itself in terms of stressful situations - does it equally well in normal conversation. He doesn't do it all the time, but probably multiple times in a day.

I would have chat with GP. My ds has speech problem - not stuttering though and I am a firm believer in seeking advise rather than leaving it - try not to worry or draw attention to it - give him plenty of time to get the words out