Category Archives: 2021 Talk to a Professional
Would it be possible for someone to speak without a stutter, and then develop one later in life?
I assumed that stuttering is something that developed in childhood years. But could it also be possible for someone who speak without a stutter and then develop one as they grow older? If so, what events can cause stuttering in … Continue reading →
Assessing a stutter
Speech pathologists interact with a wide range of disorders throughout their careers. Some disorders seem more apparent than others, which a speech pathologist may diagnose. How hard is it to diagnose a child with a stuttering disorder? Is there a … Continue reading →
Atypical Disfluencies
Hello, I have a student that presents with atypical disfluencies. He repeats the final sounds of words in an echo-like fashion (volume drops with each repetition). For example, he may say, “The dog-og went down the hole to look for … Continue reading →
Communication Disorders
What is the most common communication disorder that you encounter on a daily basis?
One Tough Letter
I knew someone who stuttered on only one letter. But consistently had to really struggle to get thru that letter. Is this type of stutter fairly common? Is it more challenging to help a client to be able to smooth … Continue reading →
Reluctance to work with stuttering
Many people who stutter and SLPs have heard that stuttering is complex and often SLPs are reluctant to work with individuals who stutter. What are some of the reasons why SLPs and graduate student SLPs seem reluctant to work with … Continue reading →