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Helping a Child Who Stutters

When you have a child who stutters, are a teacher of a student who stutters, etc., you may wonder how best to support them. Here are a few tips recommended by the National Stuttering Association: Listen to Your Child Listen to the message your child is trying to get across rather than their stuttering. Refrain […]

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To-Do List for Parents of Children Who Stutter

If 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 […]

Goals of Stuttering Therapy

Stuttering 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 […]

Stuttering in Children

A child who stutters repeats or prolongs sounds, syllables, or words. There are several types of stuttering, including developmental, neurogenic, and psychogenic. Developmental stuttering usually occurs between ages 2 and 5. It may happen when a child’s speech and language development lags behind what they want to say. Neurogenic stuttering may happen after a brain […]

Raising Concerns About Speech and Language Development

If you find yourself worried about the speech and/or language development of a loved one’s child, it can be hard to voice those concerns for fear of upsetting a parent. However, it is in the child’s best interest to have any speech/language issues identified and treated as early as possible. Here is what you should […]

Speech and Language Milestones

Before raising any concerns about speech and language development, you may want to learn about the milestones that a child should be reaching at each age. Keep in mind that children develop at their own rate and they may not have all the skills until the end of the age range. Birth to One Year […]

Is My Child’s Stuttering Normal or Should I Be Concerned?

As your child advances in their toddler stage they are becoming increasingly verbal. You may notice they can stumble on their words or have trouble saying certain ones. This can be concerning, especially if this stutter is appearing out of the blue. About 75% of children who experience stuttering in their early stages outgrow it […]

Get Siblings Involved In Your Child’s Therapy

Meeting with a speech pathologist is a great way to help your child’s speech development. When you have multiple children, they may not understand why their sibling is having therapy sessions and they aren’t. They may begin to feel excluded, so incorporating them in therapy sessions can have some great benefits. A Great Role Model […]