Mohit is a 6-year-old boy who has recently started to exhibit symptoms of stuttering. His parents have noticed that he repeats syllables and words, particularly when he is excited or tired. He has also been observed to avoid certain words and has periods of silence in his speech. His parents are worried about Mohit’s speech development and how this might impact his social interactions and academic performance.
Mohit’s parents are concerned about his social interactions and academic performance. What advice could teacher give them?
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Encourage Mohit to avoid speaking in social situations to minimize stuttering
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Encourage Mohit’s teachers to ignore his stuttering and treat him the same as other students
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Encourage Mohit’s parents to be patient, listen attentively, and not to interrupt him when he is speaking
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Encourage Mohit to read as fast as possible to overcome his stuttering