Patient's question:
My baby is a boy, 1 year and 9 months old. He started talking early; he began saying many words at 1 year and 5 months and is quite fluent. However, recently, he has suddenly started stuttering, and it's quite severe. He struggles to get the first word out, sometimes holding his breath for half a second before saying it. Sometimes, if he can't say it, he just gives up. This has never happened before.Doctor's answer:
Stuttering is a common behavior in children during their development, most prevalent between the ages of 2.5 and 4. To correct stuttering, it is important to first understand why it occurs, as knowing the cause can help alleviate unnecessary stress.Causes of Stuttering
1. At the age of two, children experience rapid cognitive development, but their language skills often lag behind the speed of their thoughts. Often, children want to express an idea but struggle to find the right words. During the "search for appropriate words" process, stuttering may occur. This type of stuttering is called developmental stuttering. As language skills improve, this phenomenon tends to decrease and eventually disappears.