Supporting a child who stutters can be done with small and simple step at home. Parents should be patient and keep their child enough time to talk without interrupting. It is important not to finish their sentences or correct hem in front Other’s.
Encouraging Fun and Positive Speech Practice
Show interest by listening carefully, making eye contact, and smiling. keeping family conversations slow and relaxed so the child feel safe while speaking. Activities like reading bedtime stories, singing rhymes, or saying poems together can make make practice fun. Avoid phrases such as “say it again” or “speak slowly” because this can make the child feel embarrassed.
Seek Professional Help from a Speech Therapist
Instead, parents should use calm and clear speech themselves, since children copy the way adults talk.If stuttering continues for many months or become worse, it is best to consult the speech therapist.
Most importantly, always remind your child that they are smart and love confidence builds
better communication.
Areefa Maryam
Speech Therapist
