Patient's question:
What is the reason for a 3.5-year-old child stuttering? What should be done if a child suffers from stuttering? What habits should be changed, what things should be paid attention to, and what should be particularly prevented in daily life? I hope you can give some guidance!Doctor's answer:
The treatment of stuttering must first help children overcome the self-esteem issues and nervousness caused by stuttering. They can maintain calmness and speak slowly, gradually mastering fluent speech rules. Parents should treat children with stuttering appropriately, avoiding excessive correction of speech and preventing punishment or discrimination. Timely stuttering correction training should be conducted, encouraging children to participate in group activities and exercises. For severe stuttering, low-dose medication can be administered, with a dosage of 0.5–2mg, taken 1–2 times daily, or antianxiety treatment can be prescribed. Relevant examinations should be performed to rule out neurological diseases, tics, and psychotic language disorders.