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Stuttering problem
My daughter is 3.5 yrs old weight 15.5 kg.. after the birth of my second child..she started stuttering first word like..pppppppapa,mmmmmama.. before that she was clear speaker..infact she is smarter than her age she started speaking very early and clear ..but now suddenly stuttering start only first word..rest the line and sentence she speaks clear..I ask my dr he said no need to worry happens sometimes..but it's almost a month not getting better.. infact I show more love towards my daughter always rather than my second child..m very worried about her... can't able to sleep
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You will have to be patient and persist. Having people around with concerns about her speech will likely make her more nervous and stutter. Following a sibling delivery likely a coincidence
Can wait for 6 mnths before intervening in the management
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Make speaking a fun activity. Get her to talk about fun things. Have a relaxed environment.
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Imp to not react negatively to her stuttering. Praise for proper speech. Not correct or say words for her.
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Greetings it could be due some time the anxiety/fear can cause these stuttering speech, kindly spend time with the child and give assurance regarding the same.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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