CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE Presented by the TexCare 60 Second Radio Feature   MP3 "Stuttering” FOR AIR WEEK OF October 1, 2001 When should parents worry about stuttering? Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt, and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare . . a Texas initiative to provide children’s health insurance for only $18 a month or less to most families. The way that children learn to talk is complicated. During the course of normal speech development, children can go through a phase where they repeat whole words or phrases several times. Stuttering is defined as speech with partial word or sound repetitions, prolongations or blockages that the child cannot control. No one really knows its cause. If you're not sure if your child has a speech problem, it's a good idea to ask your doctor, or the speech pathologist at your local public school. This CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by the TexCare - - - Reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply for children’s health insurance that for most families is $18 a month or less. And join me next time for the CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE.