Question
A four-year-old boy developed unclear speech by imitating others, resembling speaking with something in his mouth. Are there specialized devices that can help improve this issue?
Answer
Current stuttering treatments focus mainly on non-pharmaceutical methods, including language training, psychological therapy, biofeedback metronomes, vocalization techniques, delayed speech feedback methods, and sound masking techniques. For children with severe stuttering, consideration can be given to using small doses of medication, such as 0.5 to 2mg, taken once or twice daily, or the use of anti-anxiety medications for treatment. These methods aim to help children improve their ability to express language and reduce the occurrence of stuttering.