Patient's question:
Child is five years old, answers somewhat clearly, but has difficulty pronouncing numbers like "47."Treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
What kind of help is needed: How to determine if surgery or speech correction is necessary.
Doctor's answer:
Parents should create a pleasant and stable environment for their stuttering child, completely eliminate their mental burden, and reduce the child's stuttering. When the child stutters, avoid deliberately mimicking, mocking, or drawing excessive attention to the child's speech flaws. Do not display impatience or rudely interrupt the child's speech. Parents should provide more comfort and encouragement, pretending not to notice the stuttering, and guide the child to speak more slowly, lower their volume, and speak calmly. Encourage the child to build confidence in overcoming their stuttering.