Patient's question:
The baby is now 4 years and 8 months old. Since he started talking, he has had a slight speech delay, and it has been inconsistent until now. His speech is still unclear, and it seems very difficult for him to speak. Previously, he would drag out the first word for a long time.Doctor's answer:
Hello, your child's speech is not smooth and shows signs of stuttering. It's important to encourage your child to slow down their speech speed. First, parents should not be overly sensitive to this phenomenon, nor should they scold or punish their child. Avoid reminding them or laughing at them, as this will only have the opposite effect and worsen their stuttering.Second, parents should speak to their child softly and slowly during daily conversations, ensuring the child can clearly hear the pronunciation of each word. However, avoid making them feel as though you are correcting them, as this may cause resentment. Additionally, you can often play recordings of beautiful and fluent readings for your child. Once she is familiar with them, guide her to read along with you.
When your child shows improvement, praise them promptly to boost their confidence in learning language skills.