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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Hi everyone-
I haven’t posted in a while. I have been busy working and getting my older dtr with college applications.
I am trying to post more information on my FB account- pls like -All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy. There are some interesting articles on my FB account.
tks Lori
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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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http://www.parentguidenews.com/Catalog/SpecialNeeds/SpeechStruggles
This is a new article I have coming out in Oct.1
I am sorry I haven’t posted as much lately as I have been busy treating many people who stutter. It was a great summer seeing many preschoolers either eliminate stuttering or decrease it tremendously. This was effective for many age groups. Communication is vital!! Seek help early!! Also, I want to wish the college students who worked with me a great year. I will miss you. Glad the teens are still here.
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I had the pleasure of viewing the above DVD about the life of King George VI. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more details about the King and his personality. He was an incredible man who spoke on behalf of his country despite his stuttering. Please click on the link below to read more about it.
http://therealkingsspeech.com/synopsis.html
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Hi everyone-
Is it possible to eliminate stuttering in school aged children? Lidcombe combined with some fluency shaping can help. Can I guarantee stuttering will be eliminated? No, but my success rate up to age 6 is fairly high. Even it has not been eliminated (in most cases , not all but most, it has been if the program has been implemented properly with weekly visits and completing maintenance). I have recently had success even up to age 7.
After age 7, we can use fluency tools to help manage stuttering and increase fluency. Call with any questions. Stuttering is my specialty and passion. I am glad to help. I also am accepting CPSE for the fall for Lidcombe. Stay cool everyone. It is very hot in NY.
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Happy Stuttering Awareness Day!!
I thought I would share a nice story with you from a parent of a 17 year old-
Dear Lori-
I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for our son. When we first started 13 months ago Brad could hardly talk. He would not raise his hand in school or call friends. We were terrified he would not be able to call us when he went off to college. As you assured us, the change was slow. At first he seemed to have difficulty coordinating the breathing and then he wouldn’t practice. With your encouragement he started to practice and feel successful. We also kept praising his fluent moments, which were minimal at first. Our son’s fluency has drastically improved and so has his confidence level. He raised his hand for the first time yesterday in school. He even called a college admissions counselor to inquire about orientation for his freshman year. It is like his personality was hidden and now revealed. Thank you again for your caring, concern, patience and help with our son!! Sincerely, Doug and Candice G. Great Neck, NY
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This is simple. All you need is to either download skype or use i chat on the mac. Speech sessions are recommended for the following:
initial evaluations, weekly therapy, intensive sessions and speech coaching to empower you and help with fluency and communication skills.
Fluency/stuttering therapy teens and adults
Lidcombe consults-preschool and early school age
prompt certified explanations by a certified therapist
tongue thrust therapy
articulation drills
aphasia/language therapy
accent reduction
contact Lori@allislandspeech.com
New practice/support groups for adults and teens who stutter!!!!
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