by Dori | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog
I was finally able to make time to listen to the first of four (so far) StutterTalk podcasts where Peter Reitzes questions whether SLPS should even treat stuttering. The first episode, #629...
by Dori | Oct 1, 2017 | Blog
Is Stuttering Even Speech Related? Written by Matthew O’Malley Quote from the article: “Experiencing a speech block or a stutter is something the person who stutters feels detached from. It feels as though an element outside of their control is causing their speech...
by Dori | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog
Is there really a “window of opportunity” for treating young children who stutter? We were told there was eighteen years ago. Many parents are still told that today. The window is supposedly widest when they’re around three, and slowly closes over the next few...
by Dori | May 30, 2017 | Blog
I am seeing more and more references to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a promising approach for those who stutter. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) describes CBT as “a form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between...
by Dori | Feb 12, 2015 | Blog
Most discussions about the uncertainty and disagreement that exists in the field of treatment for children who stutter take place between professionals. Fortunately, with existing technology, parents can now access these conversations. I think it’s important to take...
