This is a new article I wrote and thought you would find it interesting.
http://www.parentguidenews.com/Catalog/SpecialNeeds/SpeechStruggles
Please don’t wait if your child is stuttering. Until age 6 to 7, we can try and eliminate stuttering in young children. There is no reason to wait it out. Hope you enjoy the article and please feel free to share with friends, health professionals, and educators. It is stuttering awareness week, May 12 to May 18th. Awareness is key to early intervention!!
I see children under so much pressure these days with constant activities to run to and school state tests. When is there time to praise our children? The schools are so quick to criticize the child who doesn’t get a 4 on the ELAs or the ones who struggle in school. What happens to the child who is dyslexic, dyspraxic, has learning issues or who stutters? What happens to the child who is hiding in the back of the room because they are afraid to read in front of the class because they can’t correctly pronounce words? What happens to the child who stutters who knows all the answers but can’t get the words out?
Where is the teacher or special person who will walk up to these children and say it will be ok? Who will tell them they will get the proper help and support? I ask all of you, with all the pressure children are under these days, do we praise and hug them enough? Please let me know your thoughts.
I remember sitting in speech therapy at the age of 5 wondering why I was there. I remember the speech therapist asking me to put on a play for my parents. I am still not sure why, but I knew even at that young age I was not going to stutter. It was embarrassing and humiliating to me. This was difficult on my parents. How could I stutter so severely that I couldn’t say my name one minute and walk into the speech room and not stutter once the next? I can tell you that I was very aware of my stuttering early on and knew how to avoid words that I stuttered on. I said “I don’t know” often and many times I nodded. I was viewed at as being shy and a difficult child. This was not the best for my self esteem. My message is get help early by someone experienced in stuttering. I also recommend the Lidcombe Program for Early Childhood Stuttering as I have had huge success in eliminating stuttering in children under age 7. Thanks for reading!
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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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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.
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.
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
- All Island Speech Therapy & Rehabilitation, PC
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