Stuttering causes problems with maintaining regular fluency and flow of speech, leading to involuntary repetitions, prolongations, and blocks when speaking. These symptoms can significantly impact a patient’s ability to communicate effectively and with confidence. While many speech therapy treatments are successful, such as an auditory feedback device, understanding the nuances of stuttering types will ensure […]
Read BlogDid you know that over 70 million people globally are affected by stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder that causes a person to repeat words, syllables or sounds. It affects people of all ages but is most common in children between the ages of 2 and 6. While 75% of children can lose this stutter […]
Read MoreStuttering is a speech disorder that causes the speaker to repeat the sounds of a word or syllables compulsively. They know what they want to say, but they have a problem speaking out the words clearly. It is common among young children, typically between 2 and 6 years old. The condition gets better for most […]
Read MoreAlthough The Bachelor franchise may not be producing long-lasting love relationships, the show is sparking conversations around an important topic. Abigail Heringer, a contestant on Season 25 of The Bachelor, is the first deaf individual to have ever appeared on the show in its entirety. She has served as a representative for the deaf community […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has officially affected the country for six months, and wearing face masks in public has become an essential accessory. While wearing a stuttering device is helpful, there is no doubt that wearing face masks get in the way of what once was clear communication between two or more people. Face masks make […]
Read MoreWhen learning a new language, putting together proper sentences and utilizing correct grammar can be daunting. Learning a second or third language is strongly encouraged in schools throughout the country. Although speaking and understanding a second language can be difficult at times, doing so with a stutter can be even more difficult without the use […]
Read MoreIf you have a preschooler who is showing signs of stuttering, you may be wondering what you can do to help their chance of outgrowing it. Stuttering is not caused by the way you interact with your child, but there are ways to support their fluency if they start showing signs of stuttering. There are […]
Read MoreWhen a family notices that their child is stuttering, it is natural to want to do whatever possible to help prevent it. Stuttering can cause stress in everyday situations because it makes fluent speech more difficult to navigate. Treatment focused solely on reducing the stutter can lead to frustration for both the child and their […]
Read MoreHave you ever witnessed a child or an adult struggling to pronounce a word or a phrase? Oftentimes, this means that they have a stutter. Stuttering can tend to feel like a burden for those who struggle with it, reducing confidence and sometimes causing them to distance themselves from their social lives. What is Stuttering? […]
Read MoreThere are many influences in life that can impact how we live our life. From the place we live in, to the job we do, the friends we have, and so on. In addition to this, our health and the problems we face also influence our life. One such problem that many people face is […]
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