Patient's question:
Recently, I haven't been feeling like eating and have been experiencing nausea, vomiting, and a lack of energy to work. I've also noticed some symptoms of speech difficulty. I'm very scared it might be childhood stuttering. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Although stuttering can be corrected, prevention is more important than treatment. During the learning phase, it is necessary to pay attention to preventive measures for stuttering. It is important to avoid sudden noises. This is the key to preventing stuttering and eliminating the "inflammatory phase" of the disease, while also increasing children's patience. During counseling, remind the child to speak slowly, briefly, and with a longer first sound (slightly drawn out). I usually talk to the child and pay attention to the strictness and urgency in the conversation and singing. When talking to the child, parents and teachers should slow down, shorten sentences, clarify words, and distinguish syllables. Encourage the child to face parents and teachers when talking. When they are looking at their parents' speech, it is best to have the child sit down and face others with a healthy mindset.