A major milestone in any kid’s life is learning how to speak. Speaking is one way that we can communicate with each other and learn about the world around us. Starting out, it’s a little rough. Most of the “words” that kids say sound like jibberish, but as kids grow, their speech fluency does too! […]
Read BlogIt’s Back to School season! This is a time when emotions of all kinds are running rampant, in both parents and kids. For some, this isn’t their first rodeo. However, there are some kids that are starting at new schools which can increase anxiety. The uncertainty of new teachers, classes, and classroom settings can be […]
Read MoreIf you have a stutter, you aren’t alone. It’s common for children first learning to speak to stutter, but sometimes it can continue even after childhood. Most of the time, children will grow out of it after the age of 5 or 6. However, 25% of children continue to stutter after childhood. About 3 million Americans […]
Read MoreHere at SpeechEasy, we want all of our patients to know they are not alone in their respective speech disorders. This is why our program comes with a team of fluency professionals who truly care about the successes of our patients. SpeechEasy has helped thousands of people increase their ability to communicate effectively and confidently […]
Read MoreSpeech fluency is a term used to describe a person’s ability to speak smoothly and easily. Fluency disorders, most commonly stuttering or stammering, usually begin in childhood specifically when a child is around 2 to 4 years of age. Stuttering unfolds in a variety of ways, sometimes changing over time, and can delay a child’s […]
Read MoreIn a world driven by communication, it can be frustrating to constantly feel misunderstood. This feeling of frustration is especially prevalent among people who stutter. SpeechEasy, an anti-stuttering device, helps individuals speak clearly and confidently in addition to preventing miscommunications. Here are some ways in which we recommend reducing miscommunication for people who stutter: Practice […]
Read MoreWe are all aware that stress levels continue to rise from the COVID-19 induced quarantine and its variety of apparent difficulties. Many people are facing emotional, physical, and financial tolls, but what about those who have a speech disorder that is intensified by stress and anxiety? Is the quarantine affecting those who stutter more? To […]
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 […]
Read MoreAlthough there is no cure for stuttering, alternative treatments are very popular on the internet. Some may be helpful, but others are simply a scam. If you are searching for alternative treatment besides speech therapy, be sure to view them with healthy skepticism. A survey conducted by the National Stuttering Association in 2002 showed that […]
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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