What should I do if my three-year-old child stutters?

The healthy growth of children is the greatest and ardent hope of parents. However, in the early childhood stage, some children learn to walk and talk very early under the guidance of their parents, while some children, no matter how hard their parents try, they can never learn, which really makes their parents anxious and distressed. Some children can speak, but are not fluent enough and are accompanied by some stuttering. So what is going on and what should parents do? Next, let me tell you the correct understanding.

Stuttering is a language expression disorder in children, which is manifested by abnormal speed, rhythm and fluency of speech, commonly known as "stuttering". It mostly occurs between the ages of 2 and 5, so 2 to 5 years old is the best age to prevent and treat the disease.

For those who already suffer from stuttering, singing therapy recommended by American speech pathologist Glasp can be used for active treatment. The method is: according to age characteristics, first choose simple, easy-to-sing, slow, catchy songs, and listen to more music (preferably pure music without lyrics) in order to adapt to and accept the speed and rhythm of the music, speed up the transition from singing to speaking, gradually eliminate stuttering defects, and make language expression ability tend to be fluent and natural.

How to correct stuttering

Because stuttering is a psychogenic disease. Therefore, the correct correction of stuttering should start with psychotherapy, focusing on eliminating the child’s psychological barriers. However, temporary stuttering does not require treatment. It can heal itself as the child grows older and his intelligence develops. However, parents must not let their children have psychological pressure, otherwise, stuttering will develop into stuttering disease.

The method to correct stuttering is to first eliminate the tension and fear of the stuttering child, while giving demonstrations and repeated practice. The general approach is:

1. Let your children listen to more language with beautiful voice, fluent expression and appropriate content. For example, children's stories and children's poems, after they are familiar with them, let the children tell and recite them along.

2. Parents must talk to their children patiently and carefully to completely eliminate their children’s psychological fear of stuttering. When children make a little progress, they should be encouraged and rewarded. In short, make sure your child doesn't feel any psychological pressure when speaking.

3. Talk to your child more often, speak slowly, ask questions while talking, and guide the child to answer. If the child is reluctant to answer, do not force him/her, and continue talking. Allow the child to answer questions naturally when he/she is not paying attention to his/her stuttering. Avoid constantly criticizing the child's shortcomings while he/she is speaking.

Through the editor’s introduction to the causes and improvement methods of stuttering in three-year-old children, I believe everyone will no longer worry about it. However, the editor reminds everyone that when parents teach their children to speak, they must be patient and teach them one word at a time. You should communicate with your child more often, pay attention to her subtle growth changes, and learn to play with her. Don't think that it is unnecessary.