Practical Thoughts Blog
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 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 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 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.
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!
Oct 20, 2019
What do I do if the child won’t use strategies?
One of the most common challenges that speech-language pathologists and parents of children who stutter face occurs when children know their speech strategies but don't use them. Read on to find out why and what to do about it!
Oct 04, 2019
What are the different approaches for treating preschool children who stutter?
Prior blog posts have talked about the importance of individualized therapy for young children who stutter. This time, Dr. Yaruss provides a brief overview of the available approaches to help clinicians make informed choices that match each child's and family's unique needs.
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!
