Stuttering 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 BlogLearning 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 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 MoreHeading back to school is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of anxiety for children who stutter. Teachers play an essential role in assisting students who stutter in the classroom. Here is a list of helpful tips for teachers of those who stutter: Model Good Communication Students tend to follow their […]
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 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 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 MoreIf you are a person who stutters, this means that your speech pattern contains an abnormal amount of disruptions that stop the forward flow of speech due to their frequency or duration. A disruption in speech is called a disfluency. Fluency is the effortless flow of speech, and stuttering affects all four parts of fluency: […]
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