Question
A seven-year-old boy has been experiencing stuttering since he was four years old, and as he grows older, his stuttering has become more severe. The parents are anxious about this and are seeking treatment advice. The boy is quite impulsive in nature; how should parents proceed with the treatment?
Answer
For children who stutter, parents should create a pleasant and stable environment to alleviate the child’s mental burden and reduce the occurrence of stuttering. When the child stutters, avoid imitating or mocking, and do not draw excessive attention to the child’s speech defect from those around. Parents should be patient and not interrupt the child’s speech in a hurry. It is recommended to guide the child to speak slowly, lower the volume, express calmly, and encourage the child to build confidence in overcoming the stuttering.