Patient's question:
My baby is a boy, 1 year and 9 months old. He started talking early, speaking many words by 1 year and 5 months, and was quite fluent. However, recently he has suddenly started stuttering, very severely. He struggles to get the first word out, sometimes holding his breath for half a second before saying it, and if he can't say it, he just stops. This has never happened before.Doctor's answer:
Stuttering is a common behavior in children during their development, most prevalent between the ages of 2.5 and 4. To correct stuttering, it is important to first understand why it occurs, as knowing the cause can help reduce anxiety.Causes of Stuttering
1. At the age of two, children's thinking develops rapidly, but their speaking skills often lag behind the speed of their thoughts. Often, when a child tries to express an idea verbally but cannot find the right words, stuttering may occur during the "search for appropriate words" process. This type of stuttering is called developmental stuttering. As language skills improve, this phenomenon will gradually decrease and eventually disappear.