By Lori Melnitsky, MA, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist | Stuttering Specialist All Island Speech & Stuttering Therapy For more information about stuttering and to hear real case studies, check out my podcast Stuttering Demystified and Beyond . If you’re noticing stuttering in your kindergarten child, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions parents ask me — and it’s a question I understand deeply, both professionally and personally.I’m a speech-language

Introducing My Podcast: Stuttering Demystified and Beyond by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist and Person who Stutters If you or someone you love stutters, you know how confusing, emotional, and isolating the experience can feel. Stuttering is often misunderstood—even by well-meaning teachers, clinicians, and family members. That’s exactly why I created my podcast, Stuttering Demystified and Beyond , now streaming on Spotify  and Apple Podcasts . As a speech-l

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy for Stuttering? For more information about stuttering and to hear real case studies, check out my podcast Stuttering Demystified and Beyond . If your child has started repeating sounds, getting stuck on words, or struggling to get their thoughts out, it’s completely natural to wonder: “Is this normal… or does my child need speech therapy for stuttering?” As a speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering—and as someone who has per

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP   For more information about stuttering and to hear real case studies, check out my podcast Stuttering Demystified and Beyond . Clear Signs to Help Parents Know When It’s Time   Many parents ask me the same question: “My teen stutters… but do they really need therapy?”   Stuttering can be unpredictable. Some days your teen sounds fluent; other days they freeze, get stuck, or avoid talking completely. As a speech-language pathologist who stuttered

Why Teens Who Stutter Struggle More in Middle and High School—and How to Help For more information about stuttering and to hear real case studies, check out my podcast Stuttering Demystified and Beyond . Teens who stutter face new pressure and avoidance in school. Learn what changes in adolescence and how to support communication and confidence. Why Teens Who Stutter Struggle More in Middle and High School—and How to Help Stuttering can feel completely different at 13 or 16 t

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP Adult ADHD Isn’t Laziness Many adults with ADHD grow up believing they are lazy, unmotivated, or not trying hard enough. They watch others seem to manage work, responsibilities, and daily life with ease while they struggle to stay organized, start tasks, or follow through — even when they care deeply. But adult ADHD is not laziness .It is an executive functioning challenge . Adults with ADHD often know exactly what needs to be done. They may be

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP If you’re a parent of a child who stutters, you may have heard this phrase from the school: “Let’s just wait and see.” Sometimes that recommendation feels reassuring.Other times, it feels confusing, frustrating, or even scary. You may be wondering: What if I’m missing a critical window? What if waiting makes things worse? Am I supposed to just… do nothing? The truth is, “wait and see” does not mean do nothing  — and it does not mean your concerns

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist, Remember I stutter too! My Philosophy on Stuttering Therapy: Improving Fluency Without Pressure When families or adults begin searching for stuttering therapy, they are often unsure what to expect. Many parents worry their child will be pushed too hard to sound fluent. Others worry that fluency won’t be addressed at all. I hear these concerns often — and they’re completely understandable. My philosophy on stuttering therap

By Lori Melnitsky, MA, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist | Stuttering Specialist All Island Speech & Stuttering Therapy For more information about stuttering and to hear real case studies, check out my podcast Stuttering Demystified and Beyond . If your young child is stuttering, you are not alone. When a young child begins to stutter, parents often ask me one simple question: “What should I be doing at home?”It’s an important question — and one I answer with care, both