How can I correct my child’s stuttering?

Children are the group most likely to suffer from stuttering, mainly because their minds are not yet mature enough and they are more easily affected. Many parents become at a loss when faced with this situation, fearing that it will delay their children's future work and life. In fact, as long as it is corrected in time, it can be cured. So what are the specific correction methods?

1. Don't laugh. When children stutter, parents should never laugh at or ridicule them, as this will hurt the children's self-esteem and cause them to have a fear of language and become less talkative. Another extreme is that when a child stutters, the parents laugh along. This may be a disguised encouragement to the child and will instead reinforce the child's stuttering symptoms.

2. Stabilize your emotions. Most children who stutter are "impatient". Parents should teach their children to stay calm and not always be anxious, so that they can develop good speaking habits, enunciate clearly, and avoid imitating patients with stuttering. When speaking excitedly, you should wait until your child's emotions have stabilized before speaking again.

3. Build children’s confidence. Use your facial expressions and body language to show that you're listening to what he says, not how he says it. Set aside a few minutes each day at a consistent time to give your child your full, focused attention. At this time, let the child choose what he wants to do, guide you to participate in his activities, and let him choose whether to speak. You can also have a brief conversation with your child in a soft, slow, and calm manner with plenty of pauses. This peaceful time can build his confidence and make him feel that his parents enjoy spending time with him.

Therefore, it is relatively easy to completely correct a child's stuttering. It only requires the active cooperation of the patient and parents, and taking the medication on time and in the correct dosage when necessary. In addition, parents must also pay attention to the mental development of their children, and let them learn to distinguish between good and bad, so as to avoid forming bad habits.