Practical Thoughts Blog
Sep 09, 2020
Guest Blog: Phuong Lien Palafox
Meet: Phuong Lien Palafox! We are happy to highlight some of our colleagues that inspire us and are doing marvelous things in the SLP profession.
Aug 17, 2020
Stuttering is NOT a low-incidence disorder!
Stuttering is often called a "low-incident" disorder, but the truth is, it's not, and speech-language pathologists are doing a significant disservice to their clients (and themselves) by perpetuating this myth.
Aug 07, 2020
I read that ABC technique gives X% improvement (!!!) with only Y minutes of practice per day!!!
Professor J. Scott Yaruss "goes off" on the idea that there are simple ways to overcome stuttering by just using a particular technique or practicing for a particular amount of time. Fasten your seatbelt, stand back or settle in, and get ready for a data-driven, evidence-based, rip-roaring rant!
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 01, 2020
Why don’t we prefer stretched-out speech strategies?
Stretchy speech is a common strategy that many clinicians use for helping to improve fluency in people who stutter. Dr. J. Scott Yaruss explains why he's not one of those clinicians.
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 19, 2020
How can we help school-age children become desensitized to stuttering?
Overcoming the fear of stuttering is one of the most important components of therapy. The question is: how do we do it?
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.
Mar 23, 2020
VLOG: The Most Important Thing to Know About Stuttering
Did you know that stuttering is more than just stuttering? In this Vlog post, Dr. J. Scott Yaruss explains why and highlights how this knowledge can help SLPs be more effective in stuttering therapy!
Mar 20, 2020
VLOG: How can SLPs be more comfortable with stuttering?
How can Speech-Language Pathologists become more comfortable with stuttering and stuttering therapy? Listen as Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss discuss their tips for creating a desensitization pathway for SLPs who work with people who stutter.
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!
