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Mar 17, 2018

“I want to dismiss him, but the parents are worried!”

What do we do when the child is ready for dismissal, but the parents aren't? In this blog post, Dr. Yaruss explains how we can help parents recognize the important gains that their children have made in therapy.

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Mar 10, 2018

What percentage of stuttering behavior is normal?

For years, researchers and clinicians have debated just how much stuttering behavior a child can exhibit before the behavior is not considered "normal." This blog post seeks to turn that argument on its head.

Mar 05, 2018

How young is too young for stuttering treatment?

When a young child starts to stutter, it is important for parents and clinicians to take appropriate action at the right time. But what if the child is still very young? This blog post addresses the age-old question of "how old" a child needs to be before we can start treatment.

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Feb 24, 2018

Timed Oral Reading Tests for Children Who Stutter?

This one is simple...No! Timed reading tests are not designed for children who stutter.

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Feb 03, 2018

When do we recommend therapy for teens?

Many teens who stutter can benefit from treatment, but it's important that this treatment comes at the right time. Understanding the relationships between "pain of change" and the "pain of staying the same" can help speech-language pathologists know when and how to help teens who stutter.

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Jan 06, 2018

Increasing Our Confidence as Stuttering Therapists

Every speech-language pathologist can become an outstanding stuttering therapist. First, though, we have to build our confidence about stuttering and about working with people who stutter.