Practical Thoughts Blog
Aug 29, 2023
"Next Time, Try to Be More Fluent"
Speech-language pathologist Allison Ladavat shares her experiences as a person who stutters in graduate school. Learn critical lessons about how we, as SLPs, need to change our own attitudes about stuttering.
Jul 19, 2023
Acceptance of Stuttering: One Stutterer's Perspective
A blog post by Lee Reeves, DVM Years ago, an SLP friend of mine asked how I would define acceptance. My response to his request led to an article for Letting Go, the official newsletter of the National Stuttering Association. I have shared my thoughts regarding stuttering acceptance (or what I now refer to as “coming to terms with stuttering”) in keynote speeches, presentations for...
Sep 21, 2021
Stop using the word "fluency" when talking about "stuttering"
For years, speech-language pathologists have used the word "fluency" when talking about people who stutter. In this series of vlogs, Seth Tichenor, Christopher Constantino, J. Scott Yaruss, and Nina Reeves challenge viewers to rethink the use of the word "fluency" when talking about stuttering.
Aug 08, 2021
GUEST BLOG: Dieudonne Nsabimana on protecting children in Africa who stutter
Guest Blogger Dieudonne Nsabimana shares challenges and triumphs in helping children in Africa who stutter.
Feb 24, 2021
How Do We Talk about President Biden's Stutter with Our Students?
Nina Reeves shares some thoughts about how to discuss President Biden's stuttering with students. No, don't worry, we're not talking about politics here; just some facts about stuttering.
May 14, 2020
What Kids Who Stutter Want Parents and Listeners to Know
For National Stuttering Awareness Week, Nina's students share their thoughts about what parents and listeners need to know about stuttering!
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.
