Question
Recently observed symptoms of loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and weakness in children, accompanied by articulation disorders. Concerned whether it is a case of childhood stuttering. How should one deal with such situations?
Answer
Although stuttering can be corrected, prevention is better than cure. During the learning stage, it is important to focus on preventive measures against stuttering, avoiding sudden noises, which is key to preventing stuttering and eliminating the ‘disease inflammation period,’ while providing more patience for children. When consulting, one should guide children to speak slowly and briefly, and make the first syllable slightly longer. In daily conversations with children, attention should be paid to the accuracy and urgency of dialogue and singing. When parents and teachers communicate with children, they should slow down their speech rate, shorten sentences, articulate clearly, and differentiate between syllables.