Spooky stuttering
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…
Fake stutter….but why???
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…
Emphasizing Peer Support in stuttering therapy
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…
Hmm…Private vs. school- based speech therapy
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…
Role-playing and stuttering therapy
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…
What’s in your fluency tool box?
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…
So why the intensive treatment for stuttering?
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…
So what is stuttering exactly???
Despite what most believe, stuttering is not caused by being nervous or anxious! There are of speaking situations such as public speaking or speaking with an unfamiliar person which cause elevated anxiety and nervousness. For people who stutter, however, it…