Question
A child was observed to have a stuttering problem while playing with friends, and the parents are puzzled about why the child suddenly started to stutter. What are the causes of childhood stuttering?
Answer
The causes of childhood stuttering typically include the following points: during infancy, due to unclear speech and expressions that cannot keep up, stuttering may occur when speaking; imitating others may also learn to stutter. In addition, excessive panic, anxiety, or stimulation may also lead to stuttering. Parents should avoid showing tension or scolding when facing their children to prevent increasing their psychological stress, which may actually lead to a stammer. Correcting childhood stuttering should be done as early as possible.