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Stuttering in relation to kids — 1 Comment

  1. Great question! Here are some of my favorites: It is okay to stutter, you are not alone, and keep talking no matter what. Children who stutter need to see other children who stutter, and be reinforced for communication (as opposed to fluency). I show my clients “Stuttering: For Kids by Kids” — it’s a DVD produced by the Stuttering Foundation of America. I also link them to self-help groups when I can (FRIENDS is a good organization). Children are still developing their social identities, so the more we can reinforce them with positive affirmations, the better they will see themselves.

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