Stuttering: what do we mean by ‘recovery’?
We’ve been asking ourselves an important question recently: What, exactly, does ‘recovery’ from stuttering mean? We work with toddlers, preschoolers, primary school-aged children, teenagers, and adults…
Parent dilemma: What to do when your child stutters and has speech sound problems – research update
Stuttering can have a big, negative effect on a young child’s life. So, too, can having a speech disorder. Early treatment is important for each. So…
Stuttering: will my child recover? Factors that predict recovery and why you shouldn’t wait
About 4% to 8% of children stutter at some point during early childhood (Yairi & Ambrose, 2013). Stuttering usually starts without warning between the ages…
Which books should I use in stuttering therapy with my child? Here are our favourite six kinds, with examples
“Help! I need some ideas!” A common – and understandable – request from parents and other carers when you work with children who stutter. Whether…
How to help teenagers who stutter (and their families)
Do you remember the joys of being a teenager? Growth spurts. Hormones amok. Peer-pressured to distraction. Painfully self-conscious: How do I look? Should I wear…