Simple face-to-face social interactions can be troublesome enough when living with a stutter, and being forced to speak in front of your entire class probably doesn’t make things any easier. Thankfully, there are some ways to help calm both your stutter and some of the underlying causes of your stutter. At SpeechEasy, we combine proven […]
Read BlogWhile the holidays might still be months away, they’ll be here before we know it. From dinner parties to early mornings with family, be ready for anything with SpeechEasy! Our electronic speech devices can help wearers overcome their stutter and speak more fluently. Keep reading to learn more about how we can help you live […]
Read MorePublic speaking is something that everyone has to deal with at least a few times in their life. Whether it’s giving a toast at a wedding or presenting in front of a class, public speaking is an anxiety that people have to deal with. The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia. It […]
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 […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreStuttering is difficult to cope with no matter your age. It is a communication disorder where flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or stoppages of sounds and syllables. There are many factors that play a role in the development of stuttering including: genetics (family members who also stuttered), child speech development (children who […]
Read MoreSpeech devices are changing the way in which stutterers hear their voices, which in turn improves fluency. Here are a few examples: Speaking in chorus with another person Hearing your voice delayed a fraction of a second (delayed auditory feedback, or DAF). Listening your voice shifted higher or lower in pitch (frequency-shifted auditory feedback, or […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreMeeting 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 […]
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