Question
My three-and-a-half-year-old child exhibits a stuttering phenomenon when speaking. It’s better at home but more severe when outside. Previous treatment and effects: none. What kind of help is needed: what should I pay attention to in everyday life, and how should I treat it?
Answer
Most cases of stuttering in children are caused by deliberate imitation of similar behaviors during the process of postnatal growth and development. It mainly requires parents to cooperate with each other, not to intentionally stutter when communicating with children at home, and to create a normal communication environment for the child. At the same time, stop the child’s stuttering promptly but not too severely to avoid affecting their psychology. Children tend to stutter involuntarily when they are nervous, so parents should help build their child’s self-confidence and provide more encouragement.