Discussions amongst fellow peers and instructors are essential to achieving success within a school environment. Having the ability to participate in different classroom activities is something teenagers who frequently stutter are forced to think about often. However, by establishing realistic goals, you will be able to speak more clearly and feel comfortable while doing so. […]
Read BlogLiving with a stutter is not always easy. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you navigate your stutter with success. Along with the support of family and friends, reading some encouraging books can help you feel inspired and motivated. Here are some great books to considering reading: The Gifts of Imperfection The Gifts […]
Read MoreStuttering affects over 70 million people all over the world. If you are one of those 70 million people, you may be considering treatment. Treatment typically works best for those who address their stutter at an early age, so parents of children who stutter should consider bringing their child to see a speech therapist if […]
Read MoreIf your preschooler is beginning to show signs of stuttering, don’t panic. A bit of disruption and nonfluency is nothing to worry about between the ages of 2 ½ and 4 years old. If your child’s speech does not improve as time goes on, however, it is recommended to consult a professional. Here are a […]
Read MorePeople who have a fluency disorder have trouble speaking in a fluid, or flowing, way. You may say parts of a word or the whole word more than once, or awkwardly pause between words, known as stuttering. If you speak fast and cram words together, or say filler words such as “uh” often, it is […]
Read MoreIf your child stutters, you are likely wondering what you can do to help. The exact cause of stuttering is unknown, but there are ways to decrease stuttering with speech therapy and psychological support. For some children, stuttering will make an appearance in their life when they are young, but eventually fade away. For others, […]
Read MoreStuttering is a condition that arises due to physiological factors in children. They may have difficulty moving their lips and tongue, incapability to control speech organs muscles, neuromuscular complications, and obstruction within the speech organs. Practicing some exercises may help lower the intensity of the child’s stutter as they provide strength to speech organs like […]
Read MoreWhen it comes time for a person who stutters to get a job, feelings of nervousness may begin to surface, but there is no reason to let your nerves take over. Stuttering at work can be a challenge, but it does not mean that you will not be able to communicate effectively on the job. […]
Read MoreFor those who have a stutter, everyday interactions can be difficult, which is often frustrating. Stuttering modification therapy is a treatment option that helps people who stutter cope with these difficulties by teaching techniques that help them stutter “more easily.” It is theorized that by recognizing the stuttering and working with it, tension can be […]
Read MoreIf your child has started stuttering, many parents’ first instinct is to visit the pediatrician’s office to discuss the issue. Some pediatricians may be misinformed, telling parents that the child will grow out of it or that they need to wait and see. Here’s what parents really need to know about stuttering: Not All Children […]
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