Stuttering is a speech disorder or communication disorder that affects children between the age of two and six, which they typically outgrow during their developmental stages. A few children continue to stutter even after the age of six, who are then treated by speech therapists to improve their stuttering. Stuttering in adults is uncommon, and […]
Read BlogStuttering 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 MoreStuttering is essentially a speech disorder that affects the general fluency of the person’s speech. A stutter may be of different types and does not sound the same on all people. Oftentimes, stuttering is seen mostly in children. When kids have a complete idea of what exactly they want to say, but their language skills […]
Read MoreAs humans, even the most outgoing of us become nervous while public speaking. It can range from slight nervousness to paralyzing panic. But for those who stutter, the fear of public speaking can be amplified by their anxiety about stuttering. Most people try to avoid public speaking situations altogether, but with persistence and the right […]
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 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 MoreSpeech is the process of producing specific sounds that convey meaning to the listener. A speech disorder refers to any condition that affects a person’s ability to produce sounds that create these words. Up to 8 million people in the United States have some form of language impairment, including over 3 million Americans who stutter […]
Read MoreWhen you begin to notice that your child is stuttering, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Rather than trying to stop the stutter altogether, it is important to instead find ways to support their fluency. Here’s what you can do: Slow Down Focus on slowing down when you speak with your […]
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