Is Your Child Showing Signs Of Stuttering?
The first piece of information you should know is that
75% of young children who show early signs of stuttering later outgrow
it. But what can you do to maximize the odds that he or she will be among
that 75%? Here are some suggestions for you to follow:
1. Eliminate refined sugar and caffeine (in cola and cocoa
products as well as coffee) from the child's diet.
2. Supplement the child's diet with a good hypo-allergenic
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement made for children.
3. Speak softly and slowly to the child and to others
in the presence of the child. Especially slow the first word of each sentence
as you speak.
4. Allow the child plenty of time to speak so he does
not feel he has to rush to get a word in edgewise.
5. Reduce all sources of stress in the environment to as great an extent as possible.
6. If the child is unaware of his stuttering, do not make
him aware. However, if he is aware, suggest to him that he speak softly
and slowly, particularly at the beginnings of sentences.
If you are uncertain about any of these suggestions (which
should be followed for at least two months), call NCS at 1-800 221-2483.
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