Question
How should childhood stuttering be treated?
Answer
Stuttering is characterized by the high pitch of the first word in speech, with the following words unable to reach a higher pitch, resulting in prolongation or repetition. This manifests as a stutter. If a child’s intelligence is normal and there is no need for medication, language training is required. The child should be trained to speak more slowly, recite words that are prone to stuttering, and maintain a rhythm of ups and downs, with a long-term commitment.