The COVID-19 pandemic has officially affected the country for six months, and wearing face masks in public has become an essential accessory. While wearing a stuttering device is helpful, there is no doubt that wearing face masks get in the way of what once was clear communication between two or more people. Face masks make […]
Read BlogWhen learning a new language, putting together proper sentences and utilizing correct grammar can be daunting. Learning a second or third language is strongly encouraged in schools throughout the country. Although speaking and understanding a second language can be difficult at times, doing so with a stutter can be even more difficult without the use […]
Read MoreIf you have a preschooler who is showing signs of stuttering, you may be wondering what you can do to help their chance of outgrowing it. Stuttering is not caused by the way you interact with your child, but there are ways to support their fluency if they start showing signs of stuttering. There are […]
Read MoreWhen a family notices that their child is stuttering, it is natural to want to do whatever possible to help prevent it. Stuttering can cause stress in everyday situations because it makes fluent speech more difficult to navigate. Treatment focused solely on reducing the stutter can lead to frustration for both the child and their […]
Read MoreHave you ever witnessed a child or an adult struggling to pronounce a word or a phrase? Oftentimes, this means that they have a stutter. Stuttering can tend to feel like a burden for those who struggle with it, reducing confidence and sometimes causing them to distance themselves from their social lives. What is Stuttering? […]
Read MoreThere are many influences in life that can impact how we live our life. From the place we live in, to the job we do, the friends we have, and so on. In addition to this, our health and the problems we face also influence our life. One such problem that many people face is […]
Read MoreStuttering is considered to be a speech disorder in which people may repeat or prolong sounds, syllables, or words. Approximately 5-10% of all children will experience stuttering at some point in their lives. However, most will outgrow this within a few months or even years. For children whose stuttering persists into their adulthood lives, you […]
Read MoreIf your child is exhibiting signs of stuttering, there is no need to panic. There are many things that you and your child both can do to increase their chances of successful speech development. Here are a few ways to start: Educate Yourself You will be able to make informed decisions for your child if […]
Read MoreStuttering involves repeating or prolonging sounds, syllables, or words. Some symptoms may appear that are part of a child’s normal speech and language development. If the symptoms last for more than 6 months, started after age 3.5, has increased over time, or if there is a family history of stuttering, you may consider visiting a […]
Read MoreStuttering may be a lifelong part of talking for some, but that does not mean that it has to interfere with other aspects of life. If you are the parent of a child who stutters, it can be a difficult decision whether to introduce your child to a speech therapist. Some parents may be concerned […]
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