A child who stutters repeats or prolongs sounds, syllables, or words. There are several types of stuttering, including developmental, neurogenic, and psychogenic. Developmental stuttering usually occurs between ages 2 and 5. It may happen when a child’s speech and language development lags behind what they want to say. Neurogenic stuttering may happen after a brain […]
Read BlogStuttering 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 MoreLearning that your child has a stutter can be very scary, but it is also very common. There may be some things you are worried about, but let us clear up those myths for you: My Child’s Stutter is a Problem Stuttering is a normal phase that many children go through when they are learning […]
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 child who stutters, it may seem that if they would just slow down when speaking, stuttering would not be a problem. If you tell your child to speak in a different way, this may cause them to feel like they are not good at talking, and their self-esteem could suffer as […]
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 […]
Read MoreBeing a parent of a child who stutters can be confusing, as it may be something you have never experienced before. Like any other new experience in life, you have to learn as time goes on. If you are a parent of a child who stutters, continue reading: What is Stuttering? Stuttering is classified as […]
Read MoreStuttering is a common condition that causes difficulty in speaking fluently. SpeechEasy devices utilize the “choral effect,” in which your stutter is dramatically reduced or even eliminated when you speak or sing in unison with others. With the help of a SpeechEasy device, you can improve your stuttering tenfold. However, we also have some tips […]
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