Stuttering is a condition that is widely misunderstood, leading to widespread stigma. A person who stutters is often seen as lacking intelligence or authority in what they have to say, but it is actually just a variation of “expected” speech. Stuttering is usually a lifelong condition, even with treatment such as speech therapy. To work […]
Read BlogWhen you begin to notice that your child is stuttering, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Rather than trying to stop the stutter altogether, it is important to instead find ways to support their fluency. Here’s what you can do: Slow Down Focus on slowing down when you speak with your […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Stuttering? There is a genetic component to stuttering. The origins are related to the way a child’s brain develops neural pathways for speech and language. Children undergo rapid development of speech during the preschool years; this is when stuttering can start to occur. The brain’s neural networks that are involved in speech can […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
Read MoreBefore 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 […]
Read MoreStuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables. Here are a few facts about stuttering: Stuttering usually begins in childhood, between the ages of 2 and 5. As many as 80% of young children who begin to stutter eventually stop […]
Read MoreThere are many preconceived notions about stuttering that many people who don’t stutter do not understand. Those who do not stutter likely have many questions, or maybe they are just wondering how to handle certain situations. Let us clear the air: It’s Not Nerves Everyone can trip over their words a bit when they get […]
Read MoreWhen you are constantly working so hard to overcome your worries about stuttering, you can sometimes forget the positive side of things. People who stutter want to feel good about their daily speaking interactions; we don’t want stuttering to hold us back. Look on the bright side: Personal Development-Oriented People who stutter strive to break […]
Read MoreThe Logical Levels, a concept formulated by Gregory Bateson, describes that our environment is where we behave, have capabilities, and form beliefs and an identity. Each level flows to another. What does this have to do with stuttering? Environment The environment consists of where, when, and with whom. It is the places you talk in […]
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 […]
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