Question
My child started showing signs of stuttering after learning to speak and is now over five years old with no improvement. What should I do in this situation? Are there any treatment methods for stuttering?
Answer
Firstly, it’s important to provide the child with positive encouragement and help them adjust their emotions, so they don’t feel inferior due to their stuttering. Secondly, engage in a lot of verbal practice to strengthen the tongue muscles. There are currently no medications or surgical procedures specifically for stuttering, so the patient needs to undergo extensive training on their own. Most cases of stuttering are caused by low tongue flexibility. If training is consistently maintained, symptoms can be alleviated. Parents should give their child confidence and encouragement, avoiding any pressure that could make it difficult for the child to speak.