Patient's question:
My child is currently in primary school. Previously, I thought he was quite normal, but recently I've noticed that he seems to have a slight stutter when speaking, which makes me quite anxious. I don't know what to do. Could you please advise on how to handle stuttering in children?Doctor's answer:
First, you need to go to the hospital to check if there is a problem with the tongue, as an overly short frenulum can cause speech to be unclear. If there is a problem with the tongue, surgery may be necessary. However, you shouldn't be too nervous. When talking to him, try to make him relax as much as possible and avoid staring at him. Also, try to minimize his contact with people who stutter. If a child stutters, you can first go to the hospital to check what the issue is. If it's not related to the tongue, you can try singing as a method.