How to treat stuttering in children?

Some parents are shocked when they find out that their children stutter because no one in their family stutters. For this type of disease, many parents do not know what causes it, how to treat and relieve the disease, and have no confidence in treatment. They are always worried about whether the disease can be cured. Well, let me tell you some treatments for stuttering.

What is stuttering in children

Stuttering is a type of speech rhythm disorder, which is caused by repeated sounds or interrupted speech flow due to various reasons. When the speech is expressed in a rough manner, it is often accompanied by body twitching movements and abnormal facial expressions. Stuttering mostly occurs in children and generally improves or disappears with age, and in some cases may persist into adulthood.

How should children's stuttering be treated and medicated?

First of all, we need to help the child overcome the inferiority and tension caused by stuttering. He or she can speak calmly and slowly, and gradually master the rules of fluent speech.

Parents should treat children who stutter correctly, not over-correct their speech, and avoid punishment or discrimination. Take stuttering correction training treatment in time. Encourage children to participate in group activities and exercise.

People with severe stuttering can be treated with small doses of haloperidol, 0.5 to 2 mg, 1 to 2 times a day, or anti-anxiety drugs.

Seven ways to help your child

1. Speak calmly and pause frequently. Wait for a while after your child finishes speaking before you start speaking again.

Your slow, relaxed way of speaking is more effective than any criticism or suggestions such as "speak slower" or "speak again slowly."

2. Reduce the problems you give your children. Children are freer when speaking their own thoughts than when answering questions from adults. Without asking questions, simply comment on what the child says to let him know that you heard him.

3. Use your facial expressions and other body language to show your child that you are listening to what he says, not how he says it.

4. Set aside some time every day at a fixed hour to give your child your full attention. At this time, let the child choose what he wants to do. Let him take you to his activities and let him choose whether to speak or not. When you speak at this time, do it in a slow, calm, relaxed manner with plenty of pauses.

For your young child, this calm, quiet time can build his confidence and let him know that his parents enjoy spending time with him. As the child grows older, this time period allows the child to feel comfortable discussing his feelings and experiences with his parents.

5. Let all family members learn how to take turns speaking and listening. Children, especially those who stutter, find it easier to speak when there are fewer interruptions and when the audience is paying attention.

6. Observe the way you interact with your child. Strengthen it in a way that makes it clear to your child that you are listening to him and that he has ample time to speak. Minimize criticism, rapid-fire speech, interruptions, and questions.

7. The most important thing is to let your child understand that you accept him no matter what he is like. The most powerful force is your support for him, whether he stutters or not.

The above are some methods to prevent and relieve children’s stuttering. In fact, children’s stuttering is not necessarily congenital. Sometimes stuttering is caused by environmental factors. Therefore, the editor needs to remind parents that creating a good family environment for children is also a key factor in the healthy growth of children.