Stuttering is usually hard to notice in children because they tend to mix words with their amateur rhythmic sounds. Most times, these rhythms are released one after the other. If you are a mother and you suspect this, the first thing to do is to find out if your child is a potential stutterer. The question is how can you find out? You really want to know, don't you? Reading this article and digesting the content will put you straight to it!
First, if you are a stutterer or your husband is, then there is the possibility that your child has gotten the treat through genetic transfer or exchange. As usual I will recommend some home therapy before going for an advanced program. When you notice this development, try not to panic, rather watch him for a possible self-speech correction. Research has shown that kids with developmental stuttering have the tendency of outgrowing it.
However, you may need to do the following to help him while waiting for a possible self-speech correction.
1. Have him read out some few sentences every day. 2. Put soft music and call him to rehearse with you. 3. Ask him questions based on his experience in school. 4. Get a chart of figures or pictures and ask him to point and echo their names. 5. Teach him how to read some bed time stories and make sure he reads them to you before sleeping. 6. Encourage him to lead the early morning devotion. Do not expect fluency, allow him to do it the way he wants. 7 Finally, teach him some sign languages in case he finds it difficult coping with speaking. This step is optional.
Okay! you have done all these and your child stuttering is still at large! Now is the time to start an advanced programme!
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