Patient's question:
My daughter is 4 years old. Since July of this year, she has been experiencing stuttering symptoms, and the situation has become increasingly severe after the kindergarten started! She once rolled down the stairs when she was a year old, and I don't know if it's related to this. I urgently look forward to your reply! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
First, identify the cause, such as stuttering among people around the child, and try to avoid exposing the child to it. If parents have doubts about their attitude toward their child's stuttering, they should correct it promptly. They must not be impatient, because the more they scold or restrict the child, the more tense the child becomes, and the more they stutter.Second, you can use distraction methods to divert the child's attention through games or other topics. Alternatively, you can combine words the child often stutters into a song and sing them with a melody, allowing the child to listen. Or, parents can encourage the child to speak out loud. During this process, it is important to provide timely encouragement for the child's progress to boost their confidence in correcting their stuttering.