Question
Since the end of 2008, when my daughter was born and until April, June, August, and October of 2009, she never landed from a height of 60 centimeters to 20 centimeters without crying. However, she would quickly recover: cry, not faint, but with weak legs. Now, my daughter: sees something and immediately picks it up to eat. Is this a sign of childhood stuttering?
Answer
When communicating with a child who stutters, there are several points to keep in mind:
- Maintain a relaxed conversation atmosphere and pause for a few seconds before speaking. Using casual words is more effective than criticism or suggestions (for example, using words like “slow” and “again”).
- Reduce the number of questions to make the child more comfortable expressing their opinions rather than answering questions.
- When the child stutters, use facial expressions and body language to communicate with them, showing that you are listening to their content without caring about what they say.