If you have a child who stutters, it may seem that if they would just slow down when speaking, stuttering would not be a problem. If you tell your child to speak in a different way, this may cause them to feel like they are not good at talking, and their self-esteem could suffer as […]
Read BlogHeading back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of anxiety for children who stutter. Teachers play an essential role in assisting students who stutter in the classroom. Here is a list of helpful tips for teachers of those who stutter: Model Good Communication Students tend to follow their […]
Read MoreIf you have a friend or loved one who stutters, there are most likely some situations in which you are unsure of what to do when they are experiencing trouble with their speech. It can be hard to ask, so here are some answers to those hard questions: Should I Finish Their Sentence? Stuttering is […]
Read MoreIf you or a loved one struggles with stuttering, there are probably many questions that you may be pondering. You are not alone! Here are some answers to many frequently asked questions about stuttering: What Is Stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal […]
Read MoreBeing a parent of a child who stutters can be confusing, as it may be something you have never experienced before. Like any other new experience in life, you have to learn as time goes on. If you are a parent of a child who stutters, continue reading: What is Stuttering? Stuttering is classified as […]
Read MoreWhen speaking with someone who stutters, keep in mind that they are aware of their condition and may have struggled with their confidence in speaking in the past and/or present. It is not always easy to speak to others, whether it be a good friend or a complete stranger. To someone who does not stutter, […]
Read MoreStuttering is a speech disorder that varies regularly for each and every person. For example, on some days you may stutter significantly, and on others, you may not. Stuttering can often be misunderstood, which has lead to quite a few common myths. Will You Outgrow It? Many people think that stuttering is something that can […]
Read MoreWhether you are an adult or a pre-teen, young or old, stuttering can be a hard challenge to overcome. You may feel as if others will never fully understand you when you speak, or that your life would be easier if you could just stop stuttering. While your feelings are completely valid, there are some […]
Read MoreAlthough there is no cure to stuttering, there are ways that you can stutter more easily. When you become more comfortable with your speech, you become more comfortable with yourself. That new-found confidence will make speaking a bit easier while making listeners more comfortable as well. Here are a few goals to strive for if […]
Read MoreIf you are a person who stutters, this means that your speech pattern contains an abnormal amount of disruptions that stop the forward flow of speech due to their frequency or duration. A disruption in speech is called a disfluency. Fluency is the effortless flow of speech, and stuttering affects all four parts of fluency: […]
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