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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Ways You Can Help a Stuttering Child

Many young kids go through a stage when they stutter.  Stuttering usually goes away on its own, but in some cases lasts longer.  Here are some suggestions for parents to help child who goes through the tough time.
Listen patiently to what your child says, not how it is said.
Allow your child to complete her thoughts without interrupting.
Keep natural eye contact while child is speaking.
Allow the child to finish his/her thoughts. Avoid filling in or speaking your child's thoughts or ideas.
After your child speaks, reply slowly and unhurriedly, using some of the same words.
For example, if he/she says, "I w-w-w-w-w-want a c-c-c-c-c-cookie."  You reply in a relaxed way, "You want a cookie. They are very tasty."
Wait a second or so before responding to your child.  This helps to calm and slow things down and should help his/her speech.
If child begins to talk to you while you are busy, tell him/her that you can't look away right now but that you are listening to him/her that he/she has your attention. 
Spend at least 5 minutes a day devoted to talking with your child in an unhurried manner.
Don't make him/her give little speeches, plays or read aloud to visiting friends, relatives, or neighbors.




This list was provided by my colleague, speech therapy teacher. -xoxo
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