What are The Treatment Methods of Child Stuttering?

Since stuttering is not only a violation of speech, but also a problem of the emotional sphere, it is very important to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere in the house. Maintain the correct speech mode: speak slowly, smoothly and rhythmically. Be sure to take natural breaks to give your child time to ponder the answer, do not ask too many questions and do not put pressure on the baby. It is advisable to comment on all your actions. Any child must be carefully listened, not interrupted.

On a note
It is worth distinguishing between stuttering and the development of speech. The difference is that, having started talking, children may want to, but so far they cannot pronounce complex phrases. And then the child begins to repeat the same words in order to gain time and formulate a proposal. This kind of impaired speech smoothness passes independently. Muscle tension should be alert when trying to say something, speech cramps, repetition of syllables, fluctuations in the volume of the voice during the pronunciation of one word, involuntary movements at the time of speech (squinting, nodding, swaying, unnatural grimaces, tics), as well as heart palpitations and sweating.

There is a solution
Today, there are a wide variety of stutter treatment modalities. Overcoming speech disorders is a painstaking and lengthy process. The persistence of the result is equal to the time it was achieved. A variety of breathing exercises are a favorite method of speech therapists. For example, diaphragmatic breathing, which will ensure smooth inhalation and exhalation, the corresponding work of the diaphragm and larynx. This breath is mastered in the supine position, bending the legs at the knees. On inspiration, the stomach goes up, the chest rises slightly. Exhale – the stomach is slightly tightened, and then the chest lowers. After exhalation, a short breath hold follows.

Respiratory gymnastics can be supplemented by auto-training. Often, treatment begins with a “vow of silence.” The mute mode usually lasts at least a week, after which the child learns new speech skills. The options for correcting speech hesitations are strictly individual.

A course of treatment has become widespread, where the key moment is the synchronization of speech with the movements of the fingers of the leading hand (the right in most people with a dominant left hemisphere or the left with the opposite). The hand does not distract from the act of speech, but with its consistently organized movements it “launches” it, eliminates delays, determines the tempo, rhythm and restores the necessary information, the melody of the phrase.

Various computer programs have appeared, the principle of which is the synchronization of the speech and auditory centers. Stuttering speaks into the microphone, and the device slightly delayed voice playback. Hearing his speech, the child tries to adapt to it. In recent years, an electronic device known as the “driver of smoothness” has appeared that helps to control stuttering and helps smooth speech. This device resembles a hearing aid and fits behind your ear. The device does not eliminate the speech defect, but, as a rule, contributes to a small correction, reduces the severity of stuttering without testosterone voice change permanent method.

Biofeedback, a biofeedback method of therapy, has proven itself in the treatment of speech disorders. The essence of the technique: the child learns to influence his body, whether it be breathing, heart rate, or, for example, emotions. Using special sensors, the pulse, respiration rate, and brain activity of the child are recorded. Then the data is processed by a computer program and shows it to the baby in the form of animation. For example, if a child breathes in compliance with the rules, then he can paint over a butterfly or fence with his breath. If the breathing is intermittent, the child is nervous, squeezed, then the images will be erroneous. Thus, children “remember” the optimal background for themselves and learn to support it.

Also, in work with stuttering children, they use pantomime techniques, game therapy, speech therapy rhythms and various functional training. Medication is also used. These are mainly fortifying drugs, muscle relaxants, and sedatives.