Question
My six-year-old child has been experiencing stuttering problems since he was three, and the situation has not improved; instead, it seems to be worsening. How should we deal with this situation?
Answer
Stuttering in children may manifest as disordered speech rhythm, difficulty in pronunciation, and unsmooth phenomena such as repetition, interruption, or blockage of sounds or sentences. Additionally, stuttering children often show timidity, withdrawal, inferiority complexes, or other emotional disorders. When parents face their child’s stuttering, they should avoid excessive reminders to prevent exacerbating the child’s self-awareness and stuttering. It is recommended that parents observe their child more in daily life, pay attention to other related symptoms, and seek professional medical assistance in a timely manner.