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A Non-Traditional Fluency Program Developed for the Public School Setting (1994)

Published by <p>Treatment of stuttering in school-age children can be challenging, due to the low-incidence of fluency disorders in schools and sometimes limited parental involvement. Research has shown the importance of targeting negative parental attitudes and feelings about stuttering, and focusing on self-acceptance and showing more positive thoughts and feelings around fluency disorders. Studies have also shown […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Dysfluency Strategies for the Classroom

Published by <p>This resource offers tips for educators, therapists, and parents who are seeking strategies to help their students who demonstrate dysfluent speech patterns in the classroom setting. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

What Is the Role of Questioning in Young Children’s Fluency? (2022)

Published by <p>A common component in therapy programs for children who stutter is modification of caregiver behavior and communication. The Demands and Capacities Model looks at a child’s ability to respond quickly to stimuli and coordinate speech movements in interaction with internal and external demands. A popular recommendation from the Demands and Capacities Model is to reduce […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Guide to Fluency Disorders Through Childhood

Published by <p>This reference is a quick guide to how fluency disorders present in childhood and a basic overview of age-appropriate treatment options. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Stuttering. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved June 6, 2022, from https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/ <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Predicting Persistent Developmental Stuttering Using a Cumulative Risk Approach (2022)

Published by <p>Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts approximately 3-8% of preschool-aged children. Based on previous research, around 80% of kids recover naturally and 20% develop persistent developmental fluency disorders. When developing treatment plans for patients, it is important to assess the probability of persistent stuttering, considering the social-emotional factors that often accompany the disorder.This […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Tips for Parents of Children Who Stutter

Published by <p>This handout handout features five strategies that highlight extra time, reducing distractions, and setting the child up for success by talking with friends, family, and teachers about these strategies. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Fluency Therapy: Bumpy vs. Smooth Speech

Published by <p>This therapy resource comes with a clear visual of a bumpy road and a smooth road. Kids are asked to use the images to identify examples of fluent or dysfluent speech. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Fall Themed Fluency Activities

Published by <p>Looking for something fun and no prep for fluency therapy? Use these Fall holiday themed activities with children who stutter. Activities are distance learning friendly too. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>