Patient's question:
My baby is now 2 and a half years old. He is usually very lively, but since he started learning to talk, I've noticed some significant issues with him because he stutters. Could you please advise on what to do about stuttering in a 2 and a half-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Eliminate bad stimuli that cause anxiety in young children. Stuttering in young children is often caused by psychological stress. Therefore, it is important to minimize factors that contribute to psychological stress in children. Avoid scolding or beating children regularly, and never scold them for their stuttering. Create a harmonious and peaceful family atmosphere, allowing children to live in a relaxed and joyful environment. Currently, stuttering treatment primarily focuses on non-pharmacological approaches, including speech therapy, psychological therapy, bioelectric feedback metronomes, voice production techniques, delayed auditory feedback methods, and sound masking, among others.