Calling undue negative attention to times of increased disfluency is to be avoided because this tends to make the child even more aware of the problem. It often helps if we change questions to Comments. Sometimes it is better to make comments rather than ask questions. It helps to keep the environment and atmosphere as calm and non-hurried as possible. This is easier said than done, but a little goes a long way.
Young children have problems when others speak too rapidly.
By allowing pause time to occur we reduce the pressure to hurry, and this in turn allows time to organize our thoughts and formulate our language. The child simply will not slow down when those around him are going 90 miles per hour. Slowing down must be a joint effort on the part of all. This is further enhanced when there is a degree of additional melody and inflection attached to the message. For those who would like a role model, it is suggested that you watch the Mr. Rogers program on television.