As a person who stutters, I know, firsthand the power of having individual support and resources to help one find your voice. In therapy sessions, I try to empower anyone who stutters to have the confidence to follow their dreams…
All our lives, we force ourselves to hide our stuttering as much as we can for the fear of sounding different, “not normal” and “weird”. It can be scary to let people know that we stutter mostly due to the…
Pseudo-stuttering is what we, speech-language pathologists call “fake stuttering”. But why do that if we already stutter for real?? The reason is very simple….this is one of the most powerful ways to take control of your stuttering and to learn…
In various situations, support from others, as we know, is very important. It shouldn’t be any different when it comes to stuttering. Even though speech therapy is great when working on reducing one’s avoidances and gaining confidence, reducing isolation is…
As the new school year is starting, many parents are often confused about whether to go the private therapy route or just wait for their child to be evaluated by the school. Neither of the two options are wrong. Just…
As kids are heading back to school this month, it is very exciting time for all – New teachers, new classes, new experiences. For those kids who stutter, however, it is super important, to arm them with strategies that can…
As toddlers, we love to engage in role play, and pretend play since we mimic what we see in our daily lives, and want to try it out, for ourselves. Role-playing happens to be an amazing speech therapy activity that…
As we know, Stuttering usually manifests itself through disruptions in the flow and rhythm of speech. While there is no known cure for stuttering, these are some commonly used strategies, a.k.a “tools”which help us gain control of our speech a…
Stuttering is a complex communication disorder, affecting the natural, fluent flow of speech. It can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, both personally and professionally. For those who stutter, finding a proven and effective solution to improve their…
As most of you know, stuttering is a communication disorder that affects speech fluency. People who stutter often experience disruptions in the rhythm and flow, as they are trying to speak. Some of you may notice that you have more…