Practical Thoughts Blog
May 07, 2020
Sharing with Students Who Stutter and their Families
Nina Reeves shares a ton of great resources that she is using in her therapy with school-age children who stutter and their families right now!
Apr 21, 2020
Resources for Parents of Children who Stutter
Looking for resources for parents of children who stutter? Look no further! Nina Reeves has compiled a comprehensive list!
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.
Oct 04, 2019
Individualized Therapy for Young Children Who Stutter and Their Families
When selecting a therapy approach for a young child who stutters, it is important not to fall into the trap of making blanket recommendations or using the same therapy approach with everyone. Individualized treatment is the key to success!
Mar 05, 2019
Don’t just tell parents to “wait and see what happens!”
J. Scott Yaruss has a lot of pet peeves. One of them is when speech-language pathologists tell parents of young children who stutter to just "wait and see what happens." Read this blog post to find out why!
Oct 22, 2018
International Stuttering Awareness Day: Did I miss it?
October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day! Don't miss out on this opportunity to provide needed support for your students while you educate others about stuttering.
Aug 03, 2018
What does "homework" for school-age stuttering therapy look like?
People who stutter will make the greatest gains in therapy when they also practice on their own. Knowing how to give useful homework assignments can help you help your students increase their progress and generalize their skills outside of therapy.
Jul 05, 2018
Connect ALL of your clients who stutter with self-help/support groups!
Self-help and support organizations can make a real difference in the lives of people who stutter and their families!
May 24, 2018
What should we say to the parent of a young child who has recently started to stutter?
When a young child starts to stutter, it can be a frightening experience for parents. They may call you or email you in distress, and it's important that you know how to respond in a way that reduces their fears and helps them make appropriate decisions about whether or when to seek an evaluation and therapy.
May 19, 2018
What if my child doesn't recover?
When a child is stuttering, it is natural for parents to worry about the future. Of all the questions that they might ask, though, one of the most difficult to answer is whether the child will "outgrow" the stuttering... In this blog post, Dr. Yaruss talks about how he responds...
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.
Feb 15, 2018
Support Resources for People Who Stutter, Their Families, and Their SLPs
We are fortunate to have several organizations dedicated to help people who stutter and their families. Here are links to self-help/support organizations in the United States.
