How to correct stuttering in young children

Stuttering, commonly known as stammering, is a speech rhythm disorder in which repetition, pauses, lengthening and blocking occur in speech. It may be related to mental stress, overstimulation or late speech habits. When stuttering occurs in young children, it can be corrected through behavior, psychology and medication, and generally has a better prognosis.1. Behavior correction: It allows young children to control the rhythm and speed of speech and pay attention to the rhythm of speech. In the treatment process, if the child likes to sing, he or she can use clapping hands or hitting a plastic bowl with a wooden spoon to obtain a rhythmic effect while singing, and train the child to speak rhythmically. 2. Psychological correction: actively search for the cause of the child’s stuttering, some of which is caused by fright, and when other people are present, the child may show fear of speaking, leading to an increasing degree of stuttering. When looking for the cause of their stuttering, they can be treated by suggestion, or find a professional doctor for psychological counseling to relieve the child’s emotions and help correct the stuttering; 3. Drug correction: Some young children who stutter due to anxiety can be treated by drugs, such as fluoxetine and paroxetine, which can be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor. When the anxiety of young children is relieved, stuttering can also be corrected. In addition, parents need to cooperate in helping their children correct their stuttering. Parents are advised to slow down their speech when communicating with their children and to pay attention to their speaking habits so that they can communicate with their children anytime and anywhere to help correct their stuttering.