Mommy, Why Do I Talk Like ThisFeb 17 '02 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line Stuttering is a problem that will need to be addressed so that your child can lead a more happy and healthy life.
Many may not think of stuttering as a disability, but if you have a child who stutters, you cannot only feel their pain, but the sheer embarrassment that they feel when they try to speak. It is a problem and one that deserves your every attention. If you have a child who begins to stutter, The first thing you must remember is that they are not alone. Stuttering usual begins in childhood. It is also known to occur more often in boys than in girls. In fact, it is know to be at least four times more likely that your son will stutter than your daughter. This problem is most likely to occur just as you child is beginning to develop their language skills. Remember that when your child is first learning to speak that it is perfectly normal for them to repeat certain words. An example would be: I want want want my ball. The child who is going to stutter will repeat sounds, such as: I w-w-want my ball. A guideline that your doctor will use is that if your child begins to repeat sounds more than two times, they are beginning to stutter. While it is true that researchers are still uncertain as to the exact causes of stuttering, it is believed that there is a predisposition to it genetically. It does tend to run in families. Some of the reasons your child might also be experiencing stuttering may be stress. It can also come about when your child becomes very excited. It is important to remember that stuttering is never the child's fault and the should not be blamed by the teacher or their parents. If your child begins to stutter, they will need a speech therapist more than a doctor. This, however, will only be a starting point. The more that friends, family, and educators can help--the easier thing will be for your child. That is the ultimate goal: This familiar help will help the child and will carry on into adulthood. Although stuttering will sometimes go away on its own, it is important to teach the child to feel more comfortable and to be more in control of their speech. The following are ways that you might help a child who stutters: 1.) GET PROFESSIONAL HELP: The best time to get a child involved with a speech therapist is when a child is still young and just beginning to stutter. At this point they should not yet be fighting it or reacting to it. If you start a child with treatment before they begin school it is usually completely effective. The speech therapist will not only work with them, but will teach you how to deal with the problem at home. 2.) DON'T BE A FAST TALKER: If you normally speak at a more rapid rate, try to slow it down! This will help you to set the pace for your child. They will most likely try to slow down their rate of speed which will in turn cut down on the stuttering. 3.) TALK ABOUT IT: A child may think of their stuttering as an unmentionable topic and become more self conscious about it if you treat it as something not to be talked about. Give verbal encouragement to your child by saying such things as: That was hard to say, wasn't it? If you let your child know that it is okay to talk about his or her disability, they will open up to you more about it which will in turn help to alleviate the problem. 5.) CREATE CALM COMMUNICATION: Make it a point to give your child a period of time when they will get your undivided attention each day. This should be a time for the two of you alone when they will not have to compete with the other children. When there is a time of conflict between siblings, you may have to step in to calm the situation and to make sure that the child who stutters has a chance to speak. Now, stuttering may seem like a mild disability to many, and hardly worth mentioning to others. But, I assure you that it is a devastating disability to the child who suffers from the inability to speak normally like their friends or siblings do.  |
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