Some suggestions for this age group:
1. If your child is receiving therapy in school, please check the frequency of therapy, the children they are grouped with (are they the only child who stutters in a group?) and the type of therapy provided?-Is the speech pathologist trained in stuttering therapy?
2. It is best at this age if parents are very involved with therapy? Some questions to ask yourself:
What is my child working on in speech?
How can I work with them daily?
Is their stuttering decreasing?
At this early age we try to eliminate it or decrease it significantly. Any other info needed, please contact me. Lori@allislandspeech.com www.allislandspeech.com
516-776-0184
Highly successful programs available to attempt to eliminate stuttering-Early Intervention is key!!!
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Lori,
I just have to say how thrilled we are with Braden’s progress through the Lidcombe program. Braden began speaking at a very young age, so you can imagine our concern when he also developed a stutter before he turned 2. Everyone told us “don’t worry, he’ll grow out of it”… but he didn’t grow out of it, it only got progressively worse and then the secondary characteristics (blinking his eyes, getting frustrated) appeared. But the day he told said “Mommy, I don’t want to talk anymore” was the day I knew we needed to do something about it.
Braden has been in the Lidcombe program for less than a year and he stutter is almost completely gone. It brings me such joy to listen to him talk and carry on conversations with us and his friends with no trouble and compete confidence. My gut tells me that he would not have outgrown this on his own. Lori, you have been so amazing through his process and your guidance and persistence has helped us to guide his progress. He always looks forward to “going to Lori” because you make the process so organic for young children. He feels like he’s just playing. We will be forever grateful for your compassion and dedication. You are a true advocate for all young children and for that I’m truly grateful!
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To parents:
There is hope! Please seek early and don’t assume your child will outgrow it. Important to seek help from a speech pathologist specializing in stuttering.
1. males- 4 males stutter to every 1 female (lucky me-LOL)
2. onset after age 3
3. Stuttering for 3 or more months
4. Struggle behavior noted.
5. History of stuttering in the family.
6. Signs of awareness and frustration.
A more extensive list can be fond on www. stutteringhelp.org-don’t wait. Early intervention is key to try and eliminate stuttering. www.allislandspeech.com
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FOR STUTTERING, FLUENCY, PUBLIC SPEAKING, TONGUE THRUST THERAPY, APHASIA, ACCENT REDUCTION-OVER SKYPE OR OOVU.
lORI@ALLISLANDSPEECH.COM
ALSO, CONSULTS FOR PARENTS FOR LIDCOMBE AND PROMPT!!!
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I have gotten so many inquiries regarding teletherapy. Tk you everyone for reading and following me. The ideal situation is to set up an in person consult if feasible and design a therapy program from that point. The idea is to assess your stuttering, goals, feelings and background. Every person is treated on an individual basis. Everyone is encouraged to first start therapy with me and when ready either join our practice groups via skype or be assigned a practice partner if they choose. We can also do a consult over skype.
The most important part of fluency therapy is patience, determination, and connecting with your speech therapist to establish common goals. (sort of like the Bertie and Lionel Logue relationship in The King’s Speech)
Although most of us realize it is difficult to totally eliminate stuttering, I believe that it can be successfully managed with a great deal of fluency. Not only have I seen it within myself, I have witnessed it firsthand with many clients I have worked with. It is vital that the feelings and emotions involved with stuttering be dealt with in a delicate manner first in order for fluency to be addressed. Please email me directly at Lori@allislandspeech.com.
If you want to set up a few sessions for suggestions, that is great too! Tks for reading.
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As most of you know, David Seidler is a person who stutters and wrote the King’ Speech. He also won the Oscar. This was an interview published in the ASHA Leader March 15, 2011. It is a great interview and I want to share it with you.
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2011/110315/The-Triumph-of-David-Seidler.htm
The last question he was asked by past president of ASHA- Tommie L. Robinson, Jr. was:
What would you say to the 145, 000 members of ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association) , who have been so inspired by this story:
Seidler’s Response:
“I would say that in a very strange sense. being a stutterer, as dark and unpleasant as it can be, is a blessing. If you can survive a childhood as a stutterer, you can pretty much survive anything. It changes you. You know you have withstood this affliction, and you are made of strong mettle. And it is absolute proof that you have the stamina to overcome any obstacle you come across in life. Even if you don’t achieve absolute fluency, that’s really not the point. The point is who you are, what you are, and your real worth.”
This is so powerful. To everyone who stutters, I would love to hear your thoughts. Tk you Mr. Seidler for your honestly and courage in sharing your story.
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I wanted to share a book by the National Stuttering Association on bullying www.westutter.org (don’t forget to sign up for the convention in July, 2011) .
Also, www.stopbullying.gov is an informative website.
Stuttering is isolating in itself. If someone is the victim of bullying, it could lead to depression and missing school. It is important to keep lines of communicaion open with your children and investigate what policies your children’s schools maintain regarding bullying.
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How wonderful that the Kings Speech cleaned up at the Oscars? David Seidler gave a wonderful acceptance speech. Horray for Tom Hooper’s mom who convinced him to direct the film. Congrats to Colin Firth. Also wonderful acting by Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Yes, we do have a voice and deserve to be heard.
Intensive fluency shaping courses offered!!!!!
I have several adults interested in a fluency practice group. Please email me at Lori@allislandspeech.com if interested. tks Lori
Tags: The kings Speech
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