When 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 BlogHave 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 […]
Read MoreStuttering is a speech disorder that is usually seen in children and sometimes in adults. It is a childhood-onset fluency disorder that affects an individual’s normal flow of speech. Contrary to popular belief, a person who stutters does not have any problems in forming thoughts coherently. They only face trouble in effectively relaying their exact […]
Read MoreDiscussions amongst fellow peers and instructors are essential to achieving success within a school environment. Having the ability to participate in different classroom activities is something teenagers who frequently stutter are forced to think about often. However, by establishing realistic goals, you will be able to speak more clearly and feel comfortable while doing so. […]
Read MoreStuttering affects over 70 million people all over the world. If you are one of those 70 million people, you may be considering treatment. Treatment typically works best for those who address their stutter at an early age, so parents of children who stutter should consider bringing their child to see a speech therapist if […]
Read MoreStuttering involves repeating or prolonging sounds, syllables, or words. Some symptoms may appear that are part of a child’s normal speech and language development. If the symptoms last for more than 6 months, started after age 3.5, has increased over time, or if there is a family history of stuttering, you may consider visiting a […]
Read MoreIf you or a loved one struggles with stuttering, there are probably many questions that you may be pondering. You are not alone! Here are some answers to many frequently asked questions about stuttering: What Is Stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal […]
Read MoreAs toddlers and preschoolers begin to develop their communication skills, it can be hard to infer whether or not they are truly stuttering. They may stumble over words or repeat themselves in the middle of a sentence. However, it is not uncommon for young children to have disfluencies in their speech. They may also have […]
Read MoreSearching for a job for any individual is difficult. From having to find the right job that fits your experience, to the work that you will be doing, to thinking about external factors as well. Those who stutter are faced with a difficult task of having to go through various interviews. Employers who dismiss candidates […]
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