Practical Thoughts Blog
May 18, 2021
CLUTTERING: Clarifying a Real Communication Disorder (Guest Blog)
Cluttering is a real communication disorder that has been confusing for many due to broad and sometimes conflicting definitions. Experts have been working to decrease this confusion by narrowing the definition to the symptoms of cluttering that all experts agree upon. This is known as the Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) definition of cluttering. This definition can be used as a straightforward tool for identifying, diagnosing...
Nov 15, 2020
Is stuttering increasing during the pandemic?
Many speech-language pathologists have reported an increase in referrals for stuttering since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Many people who stutter have also reported that they are experiencing an increase in the frequency and severity of stuttering since the spring of 2020. What's really going on? Is COVID causing more stuttering? Read on to find out!
Oct 29, 2020
How to be a stuttering therapist
How to be a stuttering therapist
(Advice from a person who stutters)
Patrick Campbell, co-editor of Stammering Pride and Prejudice: Different not Defect shares his views about what speech-language pathologists can do to become better stuttering therapists. Drawing on his own experiences, Patrick highlights the good and the bad of therapy and encourages clinicians to be open to various options and keep learning!
Oct 04, 2020
Can I use the OASES via telepractice? (Yes!)
Many clinicians have questions about whether they can use the OASES (Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering) remotely via telepractice. The short answer is yes! The longer answer is that there are a few options that you can consider, including our *clinical license* for online administration.
Apr 22, 2020
What about those "atypical disfluencies?"
Not all disfluencies reflect stuttering. Sometimes, children exhibit "atypical" disfluencies. What in the world do we do with those? Nina Reeves has the answers.
Apr 16, 2020
Resources for SLPs: Stuttering Therapy, Telepractice, Supporting Parents and More!
Be sure to bookmark this comprehensive list of resources for helping speech-language pathologists develop their confidence in helping those who stutter.
Apr 13, 2020
VLOG: What SLPs Need to Know about Stuttering
What is one concept that can help SLPs become more effective in their assessment and intervention interactions with people who stutter and their families? In this important video, Nina Reeves explains her thoughts on this topic.
Nov 04, 2019
VLOG: What's New for ASHA 2019?
Our Stuttering Therapy Resources team is scurrying and getting ready for ASHA 2019! Find out about some of our great new resources for assessment and treatment for children who stutter and their families launching at ASHA this year!
Sep 24, 2019
Do I need to use the SSI?
Many clinicians assume that they need to complete frequency counts or severity measures of stuttering, such as the SSI, so that they have a "standardized" assessment. It turns out that the SSI is not the only standardized tool out there!
Aug 21, 2019
Is there an app that can count disfluencies for me?
Counting disfluencies is time-consuming and not terribly reliable. Wouldn't it be nice if this could be done automatically?
Jul 31, 2019
How do I know if treatment is indicated for a young child who stutters?
Determining whether a young child who stutters needs therapy is complicated by the fact that most children who stutter in the preschool years actually recover on their own. By focusing on key risk factors, we can make evidence-based decisions about when treatment is most likely to be needed.
Apr 24, 2019
How do I score the Stuttering Severity Instrument? (SSI)
Scoring the Stuttering Severity Instrument can sometimes be confusing...do you count just instances of stuttering or all disfluencies? What "counts" as a moment of stuttering, anyway? Read on to find out!
