Patient's question:
The child is four years old and always mixes up "you, me, him/her" in a row, often saying "I, I, I" consecutively. After that, they speak very fluently. They are good at singing and reciting Tang poems, but this has been going on for a year and a half. There was a month of improvement, but then it returned to the same state! It's especially severe when they are anxious or when something loud happens.Doctor's answer:
If a child's stuttering is related to their introverted, (low self-esteem), and timid personality, it is necessary to start by optimizing the child's personality. At the same time, it is important to pay attention not to show too much concern when the child struggles with speech clarity, and to avoid making fun of or mocking them. If the child's stuttering is due to being too young and their speech function not yet fully developed, do not rush to correct them, and avoid repeatedly interrupting them to have them repeat. When speaking to a child in this situation, it may be helpful to speak more slowly and use shorter sentences.