I want to refer all of you to episode 26 of stuttertalk.com which talks about the Lidcombe Program for Early Childhood Stuttering Intervention with the Demands and Capacity Model. As this is what I do, I was very impressed with this explanation. As the co-hosts said, there can’t be one approach to treating all children…READ MORE…
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Most of you know my story. I have achieved a high level of fluency and communication success through learning fluency tools, always challenging myself to speak, as well as practicing and accepting my stuttering. I would love to hear if speech therapy has helped you. Please share with your stories.
Although I realize some of you…READ MORE…
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I stutter and I am ok. This is when I decided I could help others who stutter.
Tonight I spent time with my parents, my brother n law, sister n law and family. At the end of the night, I asked my father if I argued often as a child. I knew I did, but couldn’t remember…READ MORE…
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First I want to direct you to a link that describes the Lidcombe program for early childhood stuttering:
http://www.wellsphere.com/general-medicine-article/the-lidcombe-program-can-help-treat-stuttering-during-the-pre-school-years/954792
This is a basic description of what the Lidcombe program is. I have been lucky enough to help children from near and far. Recently I treated a 4 year old girl whose native language is Russian. They came…READ MORE…
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I just finished reading a book entitled “Get out of my Life, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall” by Anthony Wolf, PhD. (thanks to my good friend Alona for recommending it!!) It reminded me how challenging the teen years are.
The teen years are vital to maintain a positive self concept. Stuttering…READ MORE…
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Hi all-
I have not posted for sometime and am glad to be back. I hope you are all staying cool. It has been unbelievably hot and humid in NY.
I wanted to share a wonderful story with you. Back in March of 2010, I received a call from a parent of an almost 4 year old…READ MORE…
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http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2010/07/05/my_shameful_stutter
This article had been sent to me. It is about a man who stutters. I appreciate his honesty. There are so many things I can write about. First, let me say if someone offered me a magic pill to not stutter anymore, I would take it. I have no need to stutter at this point…READ MORE…
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All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy is pleased to announce the following:
New yahoo group for parents of children who are in the Lidcombe program for stuttering treatment: parentssupportlidcombe@yahoogroups.com
Fluency Shaping Practice groups for teens and adults
Intensive therapy for teens and adults
Prompt certified therapy for apraxia and articulation
www.allislandspeech.com
Lori@allislandspeech.com
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