Practical Thoughts Blog
Aug 28, 2018
Answering SLP SUMMIT Questions
What a wonderful time I had presenting at the 2018 SLP SUMMIT! Thank you for submitting so many questions during and after the presentation...This is the place to find answers!
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 22, 2018
Countering the Top 3 Myths About Stuttering
Yes, you've heard them - the big myths about stuttering. In this post, Nina handles 3 of the biggest, with some practical thoughts about how you can help to set the record straight!
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!
Jun 01, 2018
Is it “stutterer” or “child who stutters?” What about “CWS?”
Person-first language reflects an attempt to not "de-humanize" people living with various differences. But what do we do when some people think that person-first language is just too cumbersome?
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...
May 11, 2018
Do we treat speech sounds or stuttering first?
Some children who stutter do more than just stutter! In fact, many also exhibit speech sound disorders, as well. What should we do when that happens?!?
May 09, 2018
Is stuttering neurological?
Is stuttering neurological? Of course it is! In this blog post, Dr. Yaruss explains how we know that and how we can explain research findings in a way that educates others about the true nature of stuttering and supports our goals in therapy.
May 07, 2018
Why no "continuous phonation?"
Continuous phonation is often recommended as a strategy for helping people increase their fluency, but we don't use it! Nina Reeves explains why.
May 07, 2018
What if a school-age child is not aware of stuttering?
For years, clinicians have been afraid to "draw attention" to stuttering for fear that they might "create awareness" that the child stutters. But what if we need to create that awareness so that the child can address his communication difficulties?
May 05, 2018
Even More Thoughts about Secondary Characteristics...
Secondary characteristics, such as eye blinks or head movements, are a highly visible aspect of the stuttering behavior. We often need to address them in therapy, but how to do that isn't as obvious as it seems...