Practical Thoughts Blog
Mar 05, 2018
How young is too young for stuttering treatment?
When a young child starts to stutter, it is important for parents and clinicians to take appropriate action at the right time. But what if the child is still very young? This blog post addresses the age-old question of "how old" a child needs to be before we can start treatment.
Feb 24, 2018
Timed Oral Reading Tests for Children Who Stutter?
This one is simple...No! Timed reading tests are not designed for children who stutter.
Feb 03, 2018
When do we recommend therapy for teens?
Many teens who stutter can benefit from treatment, but it's important that this treatment comes at the right time. Understanding the relationships between "pain of change" and the "pain of staying the same" can help speech-language pathologists know when and how to help teens who stutter.
Jan 06, 2018
Increasing Our Confidence as Stuttering Therapists
Every speech-language pathologist can become an outstanding stuttering therapist. First, though, we have to build our confidence about stuttering and about working with people who stutter.
Jan 04, 2018
The Most Important Resolution
Dr. Yaruss challenges speech-language pathologists to help people who stutter be kinder to themselves.
Jan 01, 2018
How long do we wait?
Dr. Yaruss discusses the age-old question, "How long should I wait before recommending therapy for a preschool child who stutters?"
Dec 22, 2017
Talk About Stuttering with Preschoolers?
Dr. J. Scott Yaruss explains that it is okay to talk to young children about stuttering!
Dec 15, 2017
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