Question
A one-year-old eight-month-old child at home has recently developed a stuttering phenomenon, such as repeating ‘qiao qiao qiao qiao board’ when saying ‘qiao qiao board.’ Concerned that this may be influenced by family members who stutter, how should one respond?
Answer
Stuttering is a complex speech disorder involving abnormal speech behavior, emotional distress, and attitude changes. Each person who stutters has a unique presentation, and therefore, treatment methods are also diverse, mainly focusing on non-medical treatments, including speech therapy, psychological therapy, biofeedback pacing devices, voice modification techniques, delayed auditory feedback methods, and masking techniques. It is recommended to choose the appropriate treatment method based on the individual’s characteristics of stuttering, personality, emotions, and behavior.