Asst. Assoc. Dr. Onur Okan Demirci stated that the severity of the speech disorder, which is seen as repetition and prolongation of sounds, syllables and words and pauses that interrupt the flow of speech, varies depending on the situation the person is in, and said, "It occurs in environments that create exam, fear and anxiety, and in situations where it is necessary to talk to people with whom one is afraid. It is normal for children to stutter between the ages of 2 and 3.5. "This situation arises from the inability to express oneself with words," he said.
Providing information about the situations in which stuttering may occur, Demirci said, "In distressing situations. If other members of the family stutter. In situations that create fear (such as dog barking, going to the doctor, hospitalization, locking up, beating). Pressured toilet training. In case of not allowing the child to meet his/her own needs independently. When you interfere with your choice of friends. When warned about eloquence. When orderliness and maturity beyond one's age is expected. When overly criticized.
What should the family's approach be?
Not correcting the child's speech frequently. Not letting the child feel that he/she will stutter. Showing attention and love and not being excessive. Not being asked to speak properly, politely, using “sir” or “please”. Loosening the excessively normative and controlling attitude. Preventing the child from developing feelings of inadequacy (mocking, shaming). Not focusing on the child's speech. Allowing the child to go to his/her favorite relatives from time to time. Paying attention to the child's nutrition and sleep. "If the child goes to school, cooperation should be made with the teacher in this regard," he said.
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