What IS STUTTERING
Stuttering (or dysfluency) is a speech difficulty characterised by interruptions to the rhythm and flow of speech, and usually emerges well before the age of 6.
Stuttering behaviours may include repetitions of parts of words, whole words and phrases, as well as sound prolongations or ‘blocking’ where a sound appears to be stuck. Secondary behaviours may also present, such as tense body movements or excessive use of fillers (eg “um”).
Stuttering is associated with negative social, psychological and anxiety-related conditions, and should be treated as early as possible.
Despite extensive research, we still don’t know what causes stuttering. However, the research does support some effective practices to help improve speech fluency.
We are trained to deliver the Lidcombe Program which is a behavioural treatment for children younger than 6 who stutter. It may be suitable for some older children, too.
For more information about the Lidcombe Program, click here.
For older children, we have training and experience in delivering a number of other intervention methods. Please call to discuss these methods.
Our stuttering treatment is aimed at improving fluency of speech and helping your child to achieve clearer communication, and it has been shown to be just as effective when delivered online as it is face-to-face.
Stuttering behaviours may include repetitions of parts of words, whole words and phrases, as well as sound prolongations or ‘blocking’ where a sound appears to be stuck. Secondary behaviours may also present, such as tense body movements or excessive use of fillers (eg “um”).
Stuttering is associated with negative social, psychological and anxiety-related conditions, and should be treated as early as possible.
Despite extensive research, we still don’t know what causes stuttering. However, the research does support some effective practices to help improve speech fluency.
We are trained to deliver the Lidcombe Program which is a behavioural treatment for children younger than 6 who stutter. It may be suitable for some older children, too.
For more information about the Lidcombe Program, click here.
For older children, we have training and experience in delivering a number of other intervention methods. Please call to discuss these methods.
Our stuttering treatment is aimed at improving fluency of speech and helping your child to achieve clearer communication, and it has been shown to be just as effective when delivered online as it is face-to-face.
WHEN SHOULD I SEEK HELP
Stuttering usually emerges well before a child is 6 years old, most commonly at 3 years of age and some children who begin to stutter will naturally recover their speech fluency.
However, research shows that children who continue to stutter are likely to continue stuttering in the long-term, unless it is treated.
If your child is stuttering at any age, it is recommended that you seek advice from a Speech Pathologist as soon as possible.
A Speech Pathologist can check your child’s speech, check the risk and protective factors and give advice about how best to proceed. Early intervention is more effective than treating later.
Stuttering causes many children and adults to limit the way in which they participate in social relationships and school or career activities, and it is therefore essential to seek help early.
Please contact Speech Stories directly if you notice that your child has started stuttering.
However, research shows that children who continue to stutter are likely to continue stuttering in the long-term, unless it is treated.
If your child is stuttering at any age, it is recommended that you seek advice from a Speech Pathologist as soon as possible.
A Speech Pathologist can check your child’s speech, check the risk and protective factors and give advice about how best to proceed. Early intervention is more effective than treating later.
Stuttering causes many children and adults to limit the way in which they participate in social relationships and school or career activities, and it is therefore essential to seek help early.
Please contact Speech Stories directly if you notice that your child has started stuttering.