Many frequently ask “is stuttering a disability?” The CDC defines a disability as any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. Stuttering is classified as a neurological disability stemming from an underlying brain abnormality, […]
Read BlogIf you struggle with stuttering, you may find it challenging to conversate with others and wonder how to fix a stutter. You could find yourself repeatedly saying the same phrases or feeling as though they are caught in your throat. SpeechEasy offers stammering devices to help you overcome your stuttering disability. Our mission is to […]
Read MoreThere are many famous celebrities that have struggled with stuttering. There are plenty of famous icons that we look up to that have this fluency disorder. Stuttering is a neurological condition that occurs when someone repeats, extends or is unable to speak certain words, syllables, or sounds. SpeechEasy uses speech pathologist professionals and advanced technology […]
Read MoreAs Halloween approaches, many parents want to ensure that their children have an enjoyable trick-or-treating time. For many people is difficult to understand the barriers a child who is still learning to talk has when it comes to social events such as Halloween. However, SpeechEasy speech devices suggest taking Halloween as an opportunity to practice […]
Read MorePlanning a wedding can be a stressful time for everyone, but especially for those involved. As a member of the bridal party, the tasks can be slow at times, but once the big day arrives, there’s little time to take a breath. This is a day that’s been planned for months, even years at times. […]
Read MoreWhat is Stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder where the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases. Involuntary repetitions, silent pauses or blocks in which the person who stutters cannot produce sounds. The condition can last from several weeks to years. Stuttering develops in about 5% […]
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 MoreMany young kids go through a stage of stuttering between the ages of 2 to 5. They repeat certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them or stopping. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency, which is an interruption in the flow of speech. Typically, most youngsters tend to lose the stuttering around the age of 5, […]
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 […]
Read MoreWhat is Stuttering Stuttering, or disfluency, is nothing more than a disruption of the normal patterns of speech. Stuttering can take many forms, including the repetition of a sound, the prolonging of certain noises, or an omission can occur in the form of a stop. These are common for children between 2 to 5. Causes […]
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