What to do about stuttering in a three-year-old child
Disease description:
My son has picked up a stutter from someone—I'm not sure whom—and now he's having some trouble speaking. What should I do about a 3-year-old child who stutters?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Weiling
Stuttering in three-year-old children is primarily managed through corrective training and psychological therapy. Parents should assist their child with proper speech correction exercises, encouraging the child to speak slowly and avoiding imitation of other individuals who stutter. Do not interrupt the child while they are speaking. In some cases, stuttering is caused by psychological factors such as anxiety; alleviating the child's mental stress and creating a relaxed, cheerful environment can be beneficial.
