Parent’s denial.
Parents will attribute their child’s dysfluency to unrelated causes such as timidity , slow grow, etc. and/or seek advice from untrained and/or non- specialized healthcare professionals.

Late intervention.
Most children will have to wait a year before being seen by a specialized healthcare professional. Parents must ascertain that the professional has a proven track record and the adequate most advanced treatment method. Antiquated and diluted therapies are useless.

Inadequate - Outdated Treatment.
Clinical research show that the intensive/concentrated method coupled with a robust pro-active Maintenance Program has the highest long lasting retention levels 67% to 94%. Apex™ Speech Care System retention levels are 85% to 94% Compare to Spaced Therapy at 17% retention level. Electronic devices are not a treatment but assistive devices with limited temporary results.

Recommendation.
There is no cure for stuttering. Most children outgrow their speech dysfluencies by the age of 10 years. For best results treatment is recommended between the ages of 3 to 8 years. Delayed treatment will adversely affect the child and the disorder will remain for life.