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Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss empowering clients throughout the therapeutic journey. Dr. Luterman highlights the importance of establishing a collaborative relationship early in the process, avoiding the pitfalls of 'miracle working,' fostering client confidence, and making the client as self-sufficient as possible. Dr. Luterman walks listeners through practical examples within stuttering therapy with the aim of supporting client-driven discovery, confidence, and independence.Related Resources:60 Years of Clinical Teaching in Counseling: Reflections with Dr. David Luterman (Season 6: Episode 5, Stuttering Foundation Podcast)Sharpening Counseling Skills Course through Stuttering FoundationParent Counseling: Conversations with David Luterman Parts 1 & 2 through Stuttering FoundationCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders TextbookWorking on the Family Level as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesDavid Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor emeritus at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where he taught full-time for 40 years and he has continued to teach the counseling course for 20 more years beyond that (not something many people can say!). He is the author of many articles and several books, including his seminal book called Counseling Persons with Communication Disorders and Their Families, now in its 5th edition. He has done several podcasts and videos through the Stuttering Foundation called Counseling People who Stutter and Their Families and Conversations with Parents. In addition to authoring many books, he is a well-known teacher, researcher, consultant, and lecturer. Dr. Luterman is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and recipient of the Frank Kleffner Clinical Achievement Award (2011).

Join us on a reflective journey with Dr. David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, professor emeritus at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. In this episode, hosted by Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, Dr. Luterman delves into his remarkable 60-year clinical teaching career. Starting with his own educational journey, he shares profound lessons and euphemisms that have significantly influenced his teaching philosophy.Discover the evolution of Dr. Luterman's teaching framework as he discusses his immersive approach to empowering students in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology to develop counseling skills in a way that empowers them to take control of their own learning, mitigates against the development of self-consciousness, and prioritizes non-judgmental, active listening.In the concluding moments, Dr. Luterman reflects on the legacy he aspires to leave in our field and the impact he hopes to be remembered for. This conversation will leave you reflecting on your own teaching styles, educational journeys, and (hopeful) legacy in a wonderful way.Related Resources:Sharpening Counseling Skills Course through Stuttering FoundationParent Counseling: Conversations with David Luterman Parts 1 & 2 through Stuttering FoundationCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders TextbookWorking on the Family Level as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesDavid Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor emeritus at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where he taught full-time for 40 years and he has continued to teach the counseling course for 20 more years beyond that (not something many people can say!). He is the author of many articles and several books, including his seminal book called Counseling Persons with Communication Disorders and Their Families, now in its 5th edition. He has done several podcasts and videos through the Stuttering Foundation called Counseling People who Stutter and Their Families and Conversations with Parents. In addition to authoring many books, he is a well-known teacher, researcher, consultant, and lecturer. Dr. Luterman is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and recipient of the Frank Kleffner Clinical Achievement Award (2011).

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the fourth and final episode of this 4-part mini series  (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series which we will continue to add to) to kick off Season 6. In this episode, Vivian discusses the 'Active Ingredients' of change in ARTS®.  Listen to Parts 1, 2, & 3 (Season 6, Episodes 1, 2, & 3) released earlier this month where foundational concepts, theory, the journey of  ARTS®, and barriers to change were explored.Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the third episode of this 4-part mini series (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series) to kick off Season 6. In this episode, Vivian discusses impatience, habit, and other barriers to change within the ARTS® journey.  Listen to Parts 1 & 2 (Season 6, Episodes 1 & 2) released earlier this month where foundational concepts, theory, and the journey of  ARTS® were explored. Tune back in for Part 4 releasing next Tuesday.Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the second episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this second episode, Vivian discusses the journey in ARTS®, the power of language (the words we use, the language of responsibility), the significance of intent, and a deeper look into 'control' and 'struggle.'  Listen to Part 1 (Season 6, Episode 1) released last week where foundational concepts, theory, and a historical perspective of ARTS® was discussed in, 'The Essence of ARTS®.' Tune back in for parts 3 and 4 releasing each Tuesday in the remaining weeks of January 2024. Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the inaugural episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this first episode, Vivian discusses what she calls 'The Essence of ARTS®' through exploring fundamental concepts, underlying theory, rationale, the historical context and more! Tune back in for parts 2, 3, and 4 releasing each Tuesday in the remaining weeks of January 2024. Further Resources:Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for kids, too! Episode with Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLPAvoidance Reduction Therapy in a Group Setting Stuttering Foundation CourseOpen Stutter YouTube ChannelARTS® SLP Training OpportunitiesVivian Sisskin , M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, an ASHA Fellow, and a Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders. She served as Coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 4 (Fluency Disorders), Chair of ASHA's Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and received ASHA's Media Champion Award. Sisskin served as Vice-Chair of the American Board on Fluency and Fluency Disorders and is a faculty member for the Stuttering Foundation's Mid-Atlantic Workshop. She was named Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association. She owns the Sisskin Stuttering Center in the Washington DC area.

Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss that first interaction, or consultation we have with parents of young children who are stuttering. The discussion covers the importance of leaving space for parents to share their stories and concerns, and how to give information and guidance from a clinical perspective without overwhelming or perpetuating guilt. Further, Ellen and Sara talk about 'how to talk about talking,' how to give parents permission to use the s-word! (yes, Stuttering!), and how to support, prioritize, and foster confidence in communication within young children who are stuttering.For comments/ questions/ suggestions for the Stuttering Foundation Podcast, please email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org.Ellen M. Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, is Vice President for Professional Development at the Stuttering Foundation where she contributes to the creation and dissemination of resources and provides consultation to those who stutter and their families. For more than 35 years, she has integrated her education in speech-language pathology and psychology to provide specialized clinical practice, education, and research in stuttering within university, medical center, and private practice settings. Reach out to Ellen anytime at: AskStutteringFoundation@stutteringhelp.org.

Marie Halpin, BSc (Hons), CertMRCSLT, HCPC, a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss effectively working with autistic individuals who also stutter (stammer). Marie walks us through terminology and emphasizes the importance of language and the words we use within therapy. She explores neurodiversity affirming zones of practice as foundational to our work, the importance of learning and taking the lead from the autistic community, and general considerations for best supporting autistic clients in a total communication, strength-based manner. Finally,  Marie discusses Palin PCI considerations when working with autistic children, as well as walking us through a research study (linked below). Article discussed:'Palin parent-child interaction therapy with children with autism spectrum disorder and stuttering' in the Journal of Communication Disorders, 2022.Resources mentioned:Recent Virtual Learning  by Stuttering Foundation,  'Working with Young Autistic Children who Stutter' with Gemma ClarkeStammering Plus training at MPCMarie on Twitter @MariechalpinThe Therapist Neurodiversity CollectiveThe Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkEm Hammond @Neurowild_, Elaine McGreevy, Emily Price (Lee)Divergent PerspectivesMarie Halpin has over 11 years of experience working as a SLT. She has a wealth of expertise working with children and young people in health, education and specialist services. Her areas of clinical expertise include Autism and Stammering, and with a particular interest in neurodivergent-affirming support. Her background includes a number of specialist SLT roles in the UK,  which lead to being trained in a range of related therapies, including LevelUp Energy Meters, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, TalkingMats, SCERTS, Hanen More Than Words and TalkAbility, Makaton, Lámh etc. This role included working within an integrated neurodevelopmental autism diagnostic team, delivering therapy within mainstream schools and autism classes/special schools, as well as delivering trainings to families, school staff and other professionals. She also worked as a specialist at the Michael Palin Centre for many years. This involved specialist consultations and clinical work with children, young people and their families. She is trained in a wide range of therapies for people who stammer, including Palin PCI, Family Communication Skills Therapy, The Lidcocmbe Programme, The Camperdown Program, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy etc. Marie regularly presents training on the intersectionality of autism and stammering and has co-authored research on autism and stammering, as well as having contributed to other related publications. She developed and continues to deliver the training ‘Stammering Plus' which runs at the MPC since May 2019, and she has presented on this at international levels, including at the Oxford Dysfluency Conference 2021. In recent years, Marie has been working in Ireland, leading on national training for teachers related to SLCN and provision of sustained in-school support to build capacity of education staff in supporting all students (implementing universal design for learning). She continues to work in Ireland in 

In this episode, I am joined by Sara MacIntyre, M.A.,CCC-SLP. Sara is the director of YouSpeak, a private practice in Philadelphia, where she works with individuals of all ages who stutter. Sara earned her Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 and holds a Bachelor's in Finance from Lehigh University in 2009. In addition, Sara is the Director of Programs for Stuttering Foundation where she hosts both the Stuttering Foundation Podcast as well as a monthly webinar series Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation. She is also an Adjunct instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University within their graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program.  Sara has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to holistic, whole-person therapy, covert stuttering, and the importance of support, self-advocacy, and self-disclosure. She is a strong believer that the most impactful and effective means of clinical learning is learning from the lived experiences of individuals who stutter themselves. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

Dr. Laura Wilson, Associate Professor at The University of Tulsa, and her former graduate student and collaborator, Gabrielle Cozart, M.S., CCC-SLP, join host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss their recent study published in Perspectives:  'Strategies for Teachers to Support Children Who Stutter: Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists.' Laura and Gabby walk us through their motivation for documenting ways teachers can help support children who stutter in school from the perspectives of SLPs. They share their perspectives of various suggestions, go deeper into the nuance and individualized nature of supporting students who stutter, and share important clinical insights and suggestions for teachers in a comprehensive and thoughtful way.  Above all, they emphasize how teachers can support the communicative competence, confidence, and comfort for students who stutter in a way that meets students where they are. While at the same time also empowering  school-based SLPs and teachers to grow their knowledge and expertise in stuttering to best support their students.  A very timely back-to-school episode that would be beneficial for teachers, school-based SLPs, parents, and beyond! Article discussed from Perspectives, February 2022:Strategies for Teachers to Support Children Who Stutter: Perspectives of Speech-Language PathologistsResources mentioned:Stuttering Foundation's Teacher PageFRIENDS: The National Association of Young People Who StutterTeacher page on FRIENDSContact Information Discussed:Email Ellen through 'Ask the Stuttering Foundation' AskStutteringFoundation@stutteringhelp.orgContact Sara with any comments or suggestions: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.orgDr. Laura Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The University of Tulsa. She teaches a graduate course in stuttering, has established a local chapter of a support group for children who stutter, and is a co-founder of OAKS- the Oklahoma Affiliates for the Knowledge of Stuttering- which is  a special interest group for professionals in the state who work with people who stutter. She enjoys learning with and from people who stutter, and has been fortunate to work with fantastic colleagues and students in speech-language pathology who are interested in stuttering. Gabby Cozart, M.S., CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in Arkansas. She has worked in school-based and pediatric outpatient therapy settings. Her interests include stuttering, executive functioning, and literacy. 

Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to kick off a new series dedicated to exploring and supporting the growth of counseling skills in clinicians working with those who stutter (and beyond!). To kick off this series, Ellen and Sara discuss [likely] the most important skill to consider—Active Listening! They break down what 'goes into' active listening, why active listening is so critical in supporting those we work with through their journeys, ways to improve our clinical listening skills, and they share clinical examples and simulated responses (as well as common pitfalls!) throughout. Active Listening article to help supplement this discussionFor comments/ questions/ suggestions for the Stuttering Foundation Podcast, please email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org.Ellen M. Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, is Vice President for Professional Development at the Stuttering Foundation where she contributes to the creation and dissemination of resources and provides consultation to those who stutter and their families. For more than 35 years, she has integrated her education in speech-language pathology and psychology to provide specialized clinical practice, education, and research in stuttering within university, medical center, and private practice settings. Reach out to Ellen anytime at: AskStutteringFoundation@stutteringhelp.org.

Developmental stuttering is a short period of time, but how you handle it can affect your child and family. Kim and Mary talk through developmental stuttering, risk factors for long term stuttering, and most importantly, ways to support your child when they are stuttering.  Listen to this episode to also hear when it is a good time to get in touch with a speech therapist when it comes to stuttering. One of our favorite resources is The Stuttering Foundation which provides information for both families and professionals.  They also have a very informative podcast, Stuttering Foundation Podcast.  Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review, comments or questions.  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @TheSpeechSource and check out our website The Speech Source for more information on speech, language, feeding and play!

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about an organization that provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. She speaks with Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation.

Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F and Cara Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a new parent rating scale (18-item), Vanderbilt Responses to Your Child's Speech Rating Scale for Parents (VRYCS),  developed collaboratively by a team listed below, to help support parents' self-perceived responses to the speech of their children who stutter. The VRYCS can help clinicians select targets and assess progress in parent-based, communication-focused early stuttering interventions consistent with family-centered programs such as Palin PCI and RESTART-DCM approaches. Dr. Kelly and Dr. Singer walk listeners through the development of the VRYCS, the factors included based on statistical analysis, it's clinical uses and implications, and future research directions.To learn more and to access the VRYCS in the appendices:Validation of the Vanderbilt Responses to Your Child's Speech Rating Scale for Parents of Young Children Who StutterSinger, Kelly, White, Zengin-Bolatkale, & Jones (2022)Link to the article to access the scale and to read more in JSLHRAlso referenced within:Palin-Parent Rating ScalesEmail Dr. Cara Singer if you have difficulty accessing: singerca@gvsu.eduEmail Dr. Ellen Kelly if you would like support in using the scale or to learn more about its clinical application: askstutteringfoundation@stutteringhelp.orgFor comments/ questions/ suggestions for the Stuttering Foundation Podcast, please email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org.Guest Bios:Ellen M. Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F,  is VP for Professional Development at the Stuttering Foundation. She is a board-certified speech-language pathologist specializing in stuttering and other fluency challenges. One of her main roles with the Stuttering Foundation is providing consultation to people who stutter, family members, SLPs, teachers, physicians, and anyone else, around the world, who seeks assistance. Prior to joining the Stuttering Foundation, she spent 35 years in academia, teaching in the areas of stuttering and counseling, providing clinical services, engaging in research, and presenting clinical and research findings nationally and internationally.Cara M. Singer Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. She conducts research related to evaluation and treatment practices for children who stutter and attitudes towards stuttering. Additionally, she teaches and supervises speech-language pathology undergraduate and graduate students in clinical and research settings.

In this week's episode, Lauren Nirsimloo chats with Dr. Michelle Swift about Cluttering and how to identify and support individuals with dysfluent speech. You can also find the Clinical Bite that Michelle Swift and Eleanor Brasted presented on Cluttering on the SPA Learning Hub. Resources for connecting clients with community https://www.stutteringhelp.org/cluttering This group is for "persons who clutter" in their speech. It is also for persons interested in fluency disorders, such as stuttering. All are welcome! ________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL CLUTTERING ASSOCIATION (ICA) WEBSITE http://www.icacluttering.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/icacluttering/ REDDIT Group https://www.reddit.com/r/cluttering/ TOO FAST FOR WORDS https://toofastforwords.com/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiTJEJPwpnpZ17B8WASmtQ BOOK: Too Fast for Words AUTHOR: Rutger Wilhelm https://toofastforwords.com/about-the-book/ ________________________________________ JOSEPH DEWEY His YouTube channel has content about cluttering and interviews with persons who clutter: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClKimYbxlWel5-SOWPrQkZA STUTTERING HOME PAGE "Online Resources on Cluttering - the other Fluency Disorder" by Judy Kuster http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/cluttering.html __________________________________ BROCHURE "Cluttering: Some Guidelines" on the Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA) website. Author K. St. Louis, Ph.D. http://www.stutteringhelp.org/DeskLeftDefault.aspx?TabID=82 __________________________________ CLUTTERING SPEECH Facebook Group by Sister Carol Mary Nolan, O.Carm https://www.facebook.com/groups/56339307698/about/ References / Resources Bretherton-Furness, J. & Ward, D. (2015). Linguistic behaviours in adults who clutter and adults who stutter when reading and speaking. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 193, 62-71. Duchan, J.F. (2021). Frameworks used in cluttering treatments: Past, present and future. Advances in Communication and Swallowing, 24, 87-97. Meza, S. & Scaler Scott, K. (2022). A conversation with three cluttering community leaders: A preliminary sampling of perspectives. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7, 1381-1390. Scaler Scott, K. (2020). Cluttering symptoms in school-age children by communicative context: A preliminary investigation. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 22(2), 174-183. Scaler Scott, K., Gurtizen, E., Giacumbo, K. & Kisenwether, J. (2022). A perceptual study of communication effectiveness in cluttering. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7, 1347-1356. Scaler Scott, K. & Ward, D. (2013). Managing cluttering: A comprehensive guidebook of activities. Pro-Ed: Austin, TX. St Louis, K.O. & Schulte, K. (2011). Defining cluttering: The lowest common denominator. In D. Ward & K. Scaler Scott (Eds.). Cluttering: A handbook of research, intervention, and education. Psychology Press. van Zaalen, Y. & Reichel, I.K. (2015). Cluttering: Current views on its nature, diagnosis, and treatment. New York, NY: iUniverse. van Zaalen, Y. & Reichel, I. (2019). Clinical success using the audio-visual feedback training for cluttering. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 4, 1589-1594. van Zaalen, Y. & Strangis, D. (2022). An adolescent confronted with cluttering: The story of Johan. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7, 11357-1369. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Ali Berquez, Clinical Lead at the Michael Palin Centre in London, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the concepts of perfectionism, high standards, models of imperfection and how they may show up in therapy for some of the children and families we work with. Ali begins by sharing how her interest in this area originated, explores perfectionism and high standards as concepts more generally, then explores their relevance within stuttering therapy for some children and parents we may work with. Ali shares a range of resources for further learning, children's book recommendations to use in therapy, as well as clinical examples where she pulls from cognitive behavioral therapy, SFBT, and beyond, leaving us all feeling a bit closer to our 'good enough' state as clinicians supporting those we may work with where high standards feel like they could get in the way of where they hope to be.Resources Mentioned:The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene BrownOvercoming Perfectionism by Shafran, Wade, & EganFreeing our Families from Perfectionism by Thomas GreensponGood Inside by Dr. Becky KennedyBreaking Up with Perfectionism (Podcast) with Adam GrantChildren's books suggested:The Beautiful OopsFantastic Elastic BrainThe Real Deal in Perfectionism: A Guide for KidsBio: Ali Berquez, MSc, PG Dip CT(Oxon), BRIEF Cert. SF Practice,  is Clinical Lead at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering in London, UK, where she has worked for over 20 years. Her role includes working with clients of all ages including adults who stutter, teaching nationally and internationally (including the Stuttering Foundation's annual Eastern Workshop in Boston), writing, offering clinical supervision and contributing to research projects. Ali is Chair of the UK's National Stammering Clinical Excellence Network and a certified European Fluency Specialist.

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This week's guest is Author, Freelance Editor, and Writing Instructor, Stacy JubaStacy is sharing her knowledge & experience in the wonderful world of authorship. Take a listen (and watch the show on our Youtube channel, too!About Stacy:Award-winning writer Stacy Juba loves reading novels as much as writing them and has authored titles ideal for book clubs or the beach. She loves to write stories that are crisp, fresh, and satisfying and that feature characters at a crossroads in their lives. She has authored books about reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, a theme park Cinderella finding her Prince Charming, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag: she pursues whatever story ideas won't leave her alone. Stacy has made bestseller lists including GalleyCat's Barnes & Noble Bestsellers, GalleyCat's Mystery and Thriller Bestsellers, and multiple Amazon Top 100 lists, and she has also been ranked as one of the Most Popular Authors in Mysteries on Amazon. She has had books ranked as #5 and #11 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List.Stacy's first novel Face-Off, about twin brothers competing on the hockey rink for their father's approval, was originally published when she was 18 years old under her maiden name, Stacy Drumtra, and has been re-issued for a new generation of readers. She released the sequel, Offsides, 26 years after the publication of Face-Off. She is a past recipient of the William F. Deeck – Malice Domestic Grant for new mystery writers.Stacy has written more than 3,000 articles and won over a dozen writing awards, including recognition from the New England Press Association, Parenting Publications of America, Suburban Newspapers of America, and the Stuttering Foundation of America. She is also a winner of the American Cancer Society New England Chapter's Sword of Hope Media Award. She features books and authors on her blog, and also reviews books, apps, and other resources that support families raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.After years of working as a reporter and freelance writer, Stacy now concentrates on writing books and helping other authors through her editing and online course business Shortcuts for Writers and her international Facebook group for writers. Her signature course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable, empowers fiction writers to think like an editor so they can save time and money. Support the show

Kicking off a new year with our first episode of Season 4 with a very special guest! Jane Fraser, FRCSLT, President of Stuttering Foundation , joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to share the history of Stuttering Foundation in honor of the 75th Anniversary this year. Ms. Fraser shares early memories of her father, discusses his relationship with his stuttering, the beginnings and evolution of Stuttering Foundation, memories from the first workshops with the 'Stuttering Greats,' and finally, what she think her father would be most proud of.For more information on the History of Stuttering Foundation, "How One Person Can Make a Difference."For episode suggestions/ comments: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org. Bio: Jane Fraser, Hon. FRCSLT, serves as the president of The Stuttering Foundation of America, a position she has held since 1981. The oldest and largest nonprofit organization for the prevention and treatment of stuttering, the Foundation has grown tremendously in size, scope and outreach under her leadership and direction. The daughter of Stuttering Foundation founder Malcolm Fraser, Ms. Fraser received a degree in Russian and Linguistics at Bryn Mawr College and continued graduate work in both subjects at the Universite de Strasbourg, France. As an avid student of language and speech, Ms. Fraser is fluent in French and lived in that country for 20 years. An experienced editor, translator, and interpreter, she previously worked for the Institut Gustave Roussy and for the Assemblee Nationale in Paris.Among her many professional affiliations, Ms. Fraser lists: Member, NIDCD Advisory Council of the National Institutes (1996-2000); Vice President, Action for Stammering Children in London; President, The Malcolm Fraser Foundation; Member, Societe Francaise de Phoniatrie; and Member, International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics. Other affiliations: Member, Advisory Council, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders (1996-2000); Member, Board of Trustees, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York (1991-1997); Board member, The Orianne Society; Co-Chairman, Regional Campaigns, Hamilton College; Co-Chairman, Parents Association, Pitzer College, Claremont, California; Board Member, National Association for Hearing and Speech Action (1984-1987); Member, Board of Trustees of The Alexander Hamilton Institute.Personal honors and awards include a past Carnegie Foundation grant for Russian studies in Russia and the Distinguished Alumnae of the Century Award, Hutchison School Centennial, 2002; the Outstanding Contribution Award from the International Stuttering Association at their World Congress in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on May 9, 2007; was chosen Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the Nonprofit Times in 2008. On Sept. 17, 2014, she received an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists for her distinguished service in promoting the profession of speech and language therapy.Personal honors and awards include: Distinguished Alumnae of the Century Award, Hutchison School Centennial, 2002; the Outstanding Contribution Award from the International Stuttering Association, 2007. She was chosen Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the Nonprofit Times in 2008. 

Caryn Herring, M.S., CCC-SLP joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to talk all things Covert Stuttering. They discuss and thoroughly define covert stuttering clinically, while weaving in elements of their personal stories as individuals who have covert stuttering backgrounds. Caryn and Sara then move on to breakdown what the 'components' for change may include when moving from concealment to openness. Caryn and Sara weave their personal stories within their discussion throughout. We hope you enjoy this episode!Organizations mentioned:FRIENDS: The National Association of Young People Who StutterNational Stuttering AssociationStutter Social For questions, comments, suggestions: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.orgCaryn Herring, M.S., CCC-SLP is a person who stutters, an SLP, and a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University. Her research interests include the process of desensitization, exposure therapy, and the impact of voluntary stuttering. She is involved in stuttering support organizations and serves as the Chairperson of Friends–The National Association of Young People Who Stutter.

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryA wise Nerd once said “Stuttering doesn't happen in a vacuum”, and neither should our stuttering therapy. That wise “stutter nerd” is Nina Reeves and she is back on the mic for this week's episode sharing some straight talk about the how and why of involving the whole village in intervention for students who stutter. If you haven't already listened to the other wise stuff that Nina has shared on the podcast, check them out here. Like so many of us in the field, you likely have some feels around the idea of stuttering intervention, let alone talking about stuttering with parents and teachers. This episode hits on the feels and lays out your mission- to create a long term support system for students who stutter by helping all stakeholders understand stuttering as well as the lived experience of the person who stutters. This episode has some warm-and-fuzzies with a strong core of evidence based practice, emphasizing the role of the SLP in not only the “head space” but the “heart space” of supporting clients and families on their stuttering journey. Listen to Nina, she knows the way! You can learn more about Nina and find tons of free stuttering resources at Stuttering Therapy Resources.Learn more about Nina here.Course AccommodationsThe transcript and video with subtitles for this course are provided below. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.comLearning OutcomesList 3 aspects of creating a long-term support system for children who stutterIdentify at least 4 major concepts for educating stakeholders about the disorder of stutteringDescribe 2 counseling concepts for learning to listen to and support stakeholders of children who stutterReferencesCounseling Parents at the Time of Diagnosis: Moving Toward Client-Centered Practice. (2021). American Journal of Audiology, 30(1), 226–230.Mazlish, E. and Faber, A. (2012). How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, New York: Scribner/Simon & Schuster.Previous Episodes MentionedCounseling in Communication Sciences and Disorders with Dr. David LutermanStress Management and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)Online ResourcesEarly Childhood Stuttering Therapy: A Practical GuideSchool-Age Stuttering Therapy: A Practical GuideEarly Childhood Stuttering: Information and Support for ParentsSchool-Age Stuttering: Information and Support for Parentswww.WeStutter.org www.FriendsWhoStutter.orgwww.Say.orgwww.Stamma.orgASHA Scope of practiceASHA practice portal for fluency disorders ASHA evidence maps-fluency disorders ASHA ICFThe stutter notebook by STRDisclosures:Nina Reeves Financial: Author and Co-owner: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Royalties and Ownership Interest, Intellectual property. Nina Reeves Non-financial: Past volunteer for both National Stuttering Association and Stuttering Foundation of AmericaKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.Course Disclosure - Financial and In-KindFunding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Schneider Speech. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of aspects of creating a long-term support system for children who stutter15 minutes: Descriptions of concepts for educating stakeholders about the disorder of stuttering10 minutes: Descriptions of counseling concepts for learning to listen to and support stakeholders of children who stutter5 minutes: Summary and ClosingA big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Schneider Speech, for the financial support to make this course possible! To learn more about Transcending Stuttering visit https://www.schneiderspeech.com/tsaDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for a 'Dear Stuttering Foundation Part 2' question and answer episode with a specialized school-based focus! Dr. Kelly and Sara talk through clinical questions submitted to Stuttering Foundation with a variety of school-based focuses such as: supporting clinical development of school-based SLPs, recommendations for teachers, supporting children through the transition back to in-person school, accommodations, and more!To submit questions/ comments email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org

Have you ever questioned your purpose? Felt insecure about your identity? Been down a road toward your dream career and then the path took a severe turn....like into a ditch? We've all had seasons or moments when the universe revealed a path that is different from what we "think" we want. This is a familiar story on the 20/20 perspective but you haven't heard it from James before.On this episode, our guest is a writer, HLA technologist, and PWS (person who stutters) from the New Orleans area. James Hayden has guest lectured at several universities across the country and has presented at both national and international conferences. His work has been published by The Mighty, The Stuttering Foundation of America, Stamma, MSN, and Yahoo. James was also a speaker at the inaugural TEDxOchsner in 2019.In our conversation, we talk with James about:Being fired from his dream job was one of the best things that ever happened to him.Going “behind the curtain” for the first time to be honest, vulnerable, and transparentFailing can catapult you into your true purpose and your authentic self (whether you like it or not)Failure can be beautifulA lovely and insightful poem from James a few days after he was fired:If we encounter growth from a bad experience, then was it truly a bad experienece? Does that mean we failed because the experience was bad?Is it failure if we grow?Is it failure if we learn?Is it failure if we experience joy?Is it failure if we experience peace?Is it failure?I'm learning that it's ok to not be okI'm learning that failure isn't always failureI'm learning that joy can come from failure.I'm learning that failure will not define me, but I will define it.I'm learning.--by James HaydenLearn more about James below:Book: Dear World, I Stutter: A Series of Open Letters From A Person Who StuttersTwitter: @jameshayden48LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrhayden/Blog: https://stutteredblog.wordpress.com/Email: dearworldistutter@gmail.comArticles on The Mighty: https://themighty.com/u/james-hayden/The Stuttering FoundationStamma organizationNational Stuttering Association

Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for a 'Dear Stuttering Foundation' Question and Answer episode! Dr. Kelly and Sara talk through clinical questions submitted to Stuttering Foundation ranging from parent concerns, clinician training inquiries, clinical case questions, 'frequently misunderstood topics,' and more! There will be more to come, please submit questions or clinical case concerns for future 'Dear Stuttering Foundation' episodes to Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org. 

Rob Dellinger, M.S., CCC-SLP of the Wake County Public Schools in Raleigh, NC is back for Season 3 to continue our 'Stuttering in the Schools' segment. Rob begins by reflecting briefly on the challenges of this past school-year due to the pandemic, while also highlighting the 'silver linings' and areas of growth he's had as a clinician, and has witness among his colleagues within the schools. The conversation shifts to focus on looking ahead to what hopes to be a 'more normal' year as a school-based clinician and discusses what recommitment to best practices in school-age stuttering therapy means to him. Rob describes the core components to a comprehensive evaluation for children who stutter. The episode concludes with a reflection on hope and resiliency as key takeaways from the year.

Zoë Lintzeris is a visual artist specializing in photography and painting.Founded on her previous work in journalism, her imagery explores the human condition and the emotional psyche within urban and rural environments throughout the world. Love, loss and resistance are key themes within her practice, and her work has been showcased on feature shoot, Silk Road Review: A Literary Crossroads, The Stuttering Foundation, and more. She has worked with 500px, and regularly collaborates with other artists and creative entrepreneurs. In 2019, she premiered her third long-term project, "The Maskyoulinity Project", at 56 Ludlow, which marked her first solo show in New York City. Her pieces reside in private collections throughout North America and Europe, and have been exhibited in group installations at several galleries and creative spaces including Clover's Fine Art Gallery, Point Green Studios, ArtHelix Gallery, 100 Bogart, Greenpoint Gallery, and 222 Bowery.In 2020, she received her Graduate Certificate in Arts in Health from Lesley University, and teaches art-making techniques that unify creativity and wellness in online private sessions and group workshops.She is a virtual resident of the House of Beautiful Business, and a proud member of the Freelancers Union and Americans for the Arts.Follow us on Twitter and  InstagramBe sure to check out our other podcasts:Mastermind Team's Robcast - Mastermind Team's Robcast is an irreverent and hilarious podcast covering all things pop culture and weird news. Let's Watch It Again - Let's Watch It Again is a movie review podcast from MTR The Network.★ Support this podcast ★

Ali Berquez, MSc, PG Dip CT (Oxon), BRIEF Cert. SF Practice, Clinical Lead for Children at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering in London, UK, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the process of desensitization for parents of children who stutter. This discussion is based on a paper in AJSLP from 2018 written by Ali Berquez and Elaine Kelman, "Methods in Stuttering Therapy for Desensitizing Parents of Children Who Stutter." Desensitization is typically discussed in relation to working with individuals who stutter themselves; however, Ali shares how critical it is to incorporating desensitization work with parents as well.  Ali shares clinical activity examples, rationales, antidotes, stories, and more!Links mentioned during episode:Michael Palin Centre Training OpportunitiesStuttering Foundation Course with Elaine Kelman and Ali BerquezStambassadorsBio: Ali Berquez is Clinical Lead for Children at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering in London, UK, where she has worked since 2000. Her role includes working with clients of all ages including adults who stutter; teaching nationally and internationally (including the Stuttering Foundation’s annual Eastern Workshop in Boston), writing, offering clinical supervision and contributing to research projects. She has collaborated with Professor Patricia Zebrowski and her team in the USA over the past few years to explore the expectations of young people and parents from therapy using Solution Focused principles. Ali is a Study Day Coordinator for the UK’s National Clinical Excellence Network in Dysfluency and a certified European Fluency Specialist. 

Hour 3 We talk to Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation about Stuttering Awareness Week. Plus your calls! Audio from WGIG-AM and FM in Brunswick, GA

Phil Schneider, Ed.D. CCC-SLP is the founding partner of Schneider Speech Pathology. Recognized as a master clinician and teacher, he has been practicing and teaching for over 40 years. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Communication Disorders at Queens College, CUNY. Phil has been honored with the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Distinguished Clinician Award, the New York City Speech-Language-Hearing Association Professional Achievement Award, and the Queens College Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2004 he was named the Speech Pathologist of the Year by the National Stuttering Association; in 2006 he was awarded the highest Honors of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association and in 2013 he was give the Advocacy Award by the Stuttering Association of the Young (SAY). Phil is a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America and has appeared on NBC, ABC and WOR-TV; he has presented more than 200 inspirational and innovative seminars across the United States and around the world.   Timestamps: 0:00-1:50: Introduction 1:50-6:49: getting involved in vocal physiology, opening up new career paths   7:09- 14:00: getting involved with stuttering, therapy approaches, therapy is  a two-way street 14:00-24:00: Changing therapy process to make the parent the therapist; shifting to telepractice due to COVID, telepractice is almost better 24:00-34:00: creating transcending stuttering, Dan's insights 34:00-38:00 Dan's insights, looking back on life 38:00-40:00: reflecting on the phrase courage muscle 40:00- 53:46: when to start therapy, what is it impacting, starting slow, involving parents in therapy 53:46-56:56 creating a positive environment, leading with love and heart, closing remarks   Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator of Transcending Stuttering Academy and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

Many children begin to stutter around 2-3 years old.  Fortunately, about 75% of those will recover on their own, but currently there is no way to predict who will and who won’t.  We do know that the longer a child continues to stutter, the more resistant to treatment the problem can be.  For this reason, it is better to treat stuttering early, while the child is still in the pre-school age group. What causes fluency issues?  Although we don’t know exactly, there are several risk factors for persistent stuttering: being male family history of stuttering stuttering longer than a year So how can you help your child who stutters? There are a few basic things you can do as a parent: Be patient, don’t interrupt. Reduce stressors in the home. Avoid fast-paced schedules. Speak slowly. Give your child plenty of time to speak. Use shorter, simpler sentences. Give more praise than criticism by a ratio of at least 5:1. In addition, check in with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) to get an assessment of the severity of the condition and to learn about treatment methods specific for your child.  In general, research shows that these methods have been the most helpful for preschool children: LIDCOMBE METHOD1 – this is a behavioral approach and requires the parents to provide feedback regarding the child’s speech constantly and consistently, both during structured practice sessions and during everyday conversations.   For fluent speech, the parent: Praises. (Good job! You sounded great!) Requests the child to self-evaluate their speech. (How do you think your speech was just now?) Acknowledges the child’s fluent speech matter-of-factly. (That last sentence was smooth with no bumps.) For non-fluent speech, the parent: Acknowledges the child’s non-fluent speech matter-of-factly. (That last sentence was a bit bumpy.) Requests the child to self-evaluate their speech. (How do you think your speech was just now?)     DEMANDS AND CAPACITIES MODEL2– this treatment is based on the theory that stuttering occurs when the language demands placed on a growing child are greater than his current skills or capacities – hence the name ‘Demands and Capacities’. The treatment revolves around reducing the child’s motor, language, emotional and cognitive demands using techniques such as:   Decreasing the child’s rate of speech and the motor complexity of words while at the same time practicing exercises to increase motor skills. (Slow down, use shorter words, practice speech skills.) Lowering the expectations for the child to produce advanced language while at the same time strengthening their language skills. (Use simple sentences, teach grammatical skills.) Reducing stress in the child’s routine while at the same time teaching emotional skills. (Decrease planned activities, teach coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety.) Lowering the child’s cognitive demands by simplifying tasks while at the same time teaching him methods for easy communication. (Teach one thing at a time, teach listening skills, go slow, take turns talking.)   Syllable-Timed Speech3, 4 – This method is one of the simplest to implement, in my opinion. You simply have the child practice ‘robot speech’, where each syllable is separated briefly from the others. So the sentence, “I want macaroni and cheese for dinner”, would be said like this:  “I-want-mac-a-ro-ni-and-cheese-for-din-ner.” Sometimes it helps to have the child clap each syllable as they speak.  This technique slows down their speech while also breaking it up into more manageable segments. The bottom line is that there is no one quick and easy fix for fluency issues.  It takes time and patience and practice to see improvements in your child’s speech. I hope this has been helpful to you.  For lots of great information about fluency disorders, visit The Stuttering Foundation at https://www.stutteringhelp.org/.     1hhttps://www.lidcombeprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/lp_treatment_guide_2015.pdf 2See Franken, M.C. & Putker-de Bruijn, D. (2007). Restart-DCM Method. Treatment protocol developed within the scope of the ZonMW project Cost-effectiveness of the Demands and Capacities Model based treatment compared to the Lidcombe programme of early stuttering intervention: Randomised trial. http://www.nedverstottertherapie.nl  Retrieved from: https://nedverstottertherapie.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/RESTART-DCM.Method.-English.pdf 3Trajkovski, N., et al. Using syllable-timed speech to treat preschool children who stutter: A multiple baseline experiment. Journal of Fluency Disorders (2009), doi:10.1016/j.jfludis.2009.01.001.  Retrieved from:  http://www.unm.edu/~atneel/shs531/syll_timed_tx.pdf 4Andrews C, O'Brian S, Harrison E, Onslow M, Packman A, Menzies R. Syllable-timed speech treatment for school-age children who stutter: a phase I trial. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2012 Jul;43(3):359-69. doi: 10.1044/0161-1461(2012/11-0038). Epub 2012 May 4. PMID: 22562864. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2012/11-0038)

Many children begin to stutter around 2-3 years old.  Fortunately, about 75% of those will recover on their own, but currently there is no way to predict who will and who won't.  We do know that the longer a child continues to stutter, the more resistant to treatment the problem can be.  For this reason, it is better to treat stuttering early, while the child is still in the pre-school age group. What causes fluency issues?  Although we don't know exactly, there are several risk factors for persistent stuttering: being male family history of stuttering stuttering longer than a year So how can you help your child who stutters? There are a few basic things you can do as a parent: Be patient, don't interrupt. Reduce stressors in the home. Avoid fast-paced schedules. Speak slowly. Give your child plenty of time to speak. Use shorter, simpler sentences. Give more praise than criticism by a ratio of at least 5:1. In addition, check in with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) to get an assessment of the severity of the condition and to learn about treatment methods specific for your child.  In general, research shows that these methods have been the most helpful for preschool children: LIDCOMBE METHOD1 – this is a behavioral approach and requires the parents to provide feedback regarding the child's speech constantly and consistently, both during structured practice sessions and during everyday conversations.   For fluent speech, the parent: Praises. (Good job! You sounded great!) Requests the child to self-evaluate their speech. (How do you think your speech was just now?) Acknowledges the child's fluent speech matter-of-factly. (That last sentence was smooth with no bumps.) For non-fluent speech, the parent: Acknowledges the child's non-fluent speech matter-of-factly. (That last sentence was a bit bumpy.) Requests the child to self-evaluate their speech. (How do you think your speech was just now?)     DEMANDS AND CAPACITIES MODEL2– this treatment is based on the theory that stuttering occurs when the language demands placed on a growing child are greater than his current skills or capacities – hence the name ‘Demands and Capacities'. The treatment revolves around reducing the child's motor, language, emotional and cognitive demands using techniques such as:   Decreasing the child's rate of speech and the motor complexity of words while at the same time practicing exercises to increase motor skills. (Slow down, use shorter words, practice speech skills.) Lowering the expectations for the child to produce advanced language while at the same time strengthening their language skills. (Use simple sentences, teach grammatical skills.) Reducing stress in the child's routine while at the same time teaching emotional skills. (Decrease planned activities, teach coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety.) Lowering the child's cognitive demands by simplifying tasks while at the same time teaching him methods for easy communication. (Teach one thing at a time, teach listening skills, go slow, take turns talking.)   Syllable-Timed Speech3, 4 – This method is one of the simplest to implement, in my opinion. You simply have the child practice ‘robot speech', where each syllable is separated briefly from the others. So the sentence, “I want macaroni and cheese for dinner”, would be said like this:  “I-want-mac-a-ro-ni-and-cheese-for-din-ner.” Sometimes it helps to have the child clap each syllable as they speak.  This technique slows down their speech while also breaking it up into more manageable segments. The bottom line is that there is no one quick and easy fix for fluency issues.  It takes time and patience and practice to see improvements in your child's speech. I hope this has been helpful to you.  For lots of great information about fluency disorders, visit The Stuttering Foundation at https://www.stutteringhelp.org/.     1hhttps://www.lidcombeprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/lp_treatment_guide_2015.pdf 2See Franken, M.C. & Putker-de Bruijn, D. (2007). Restart-DCM Method. Treatment protocol developed within the scope of the ZonMW project Cost-effectiveness of the Demands and Capacities Model based treatment compared to the Lidcombe programme of early stuttering intervention: Randomised trial. http://www.nedverstottertherapie.nl  Retrieved from: https://nedverstottertherapie.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/RESTART-DCM.Method.-English.pdf 3Trajkovski, N., et al. Using syllable-timed speech to treat preschool children who stutter: A multiple baseline experiment. Journal of Fluency Disorders (2009), doi:10.1016/j.jfludis.2009.01.001.  Retrieved from:  http://www.unm.edu/~atneel/shs531/syll_timed_tx.pdf 4Andrews C, O'Brian S, Harrison E, Onslow M, Packman A, Menzies R. Syllable-timed speech treatment for school-age children who stutter: a phase I trial. Lang Speech Hear Serv Sch. 2012 Jul;43(3):359-69. doi: 10.1044/0161-1461(2012/11-0038). Epub 2012 May 4. PMID: 22562864. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2012/11-0038)

Mama Sanchez opens up about the guilt she has carried with being the parent of a child who stutters, including feeling responsible for David’s stutter and at times helpless in how to support him. David shares the “Clinical Characteristics Associated with Persistence” (from The Stuttering Foundation) and explains the likelihood of lifelong stuttering. Also, David presents a “Word Switch” segment about why people who stutter need to quit saying “sorry” after a moment of stuttering, and he challenges Mama Sanchez to a game of “2 Truths and a Lie” about funny personal experiences with stuttering. ----- WORD SWITCH - STOP SAYING “SORRY” AFTER STUTTERING We are going to stay somewhat on theme with today's show, but take a slight turn. Instead of talking about parental guilt, we are going to talk about the guilt that a person who stutters might feel. Specifically, I want to talk about saying “sorry” after you stutter. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it usually looks something like, “Hey I would like to order a ch-ch-ch...sorry...a cheeseburger.” Guys. YOU HAVE TO STOP SAYING SORRY AFTER YOU STUTTER. Maybe you mean to say it; maybe you don't. Regardless, there seems to be something in our nature that wants us to compulsively say "sorry" after we stutter. I am aware of the problem, yet I still find it slip out between my lips sometimes before I can bite down and stop it in its tracks. After all, what exactly am I apologizing for?  My guess is that I feel embarrassed, and saying "I'm sorry" is my way of acknowledging my embarrassment. Then again, it's ok to feel embarrassed. Do I want to feel embarrassed? No, but that's how I feel sometimes, and it's important for me to acknowledge that in my head. What I am not, however, is sorry. What do I have to be sorry for? For having a stutter? I didn't choose to stutter. For having a voice and something to say? I believe everyone has a voice that is intrinsically valuable. Am I apologizing for taking up more of their time? Is anyone's time really that valuable that they can't spare a few seconds to listen to someone who presumably has something valuable enough to say that they are willing to go through with the trouble of stuttering to say it? Am I sorry for maybe making my conversation partner feel awkward about listening to someone who stutters? I have talked to plenty of people who aren’t awkward around people who stutter, and so if this particular conversation partner is feeling awkward, well, that‘s a ‘them’ problem that I refuse to make a ‘me’ problem. What am I sorry for?  I have nothing to be sorry for when I stutter. You have nothing to be sorry for when you stutter. Your voice is important. Your voice is no more or less valuable than anyone else's. Stuttering is not bad. It is different, and takes you a little longer to say what you want to say.  Not only should we not say sorry because we have nothing to be sorry for, but saying sorry actually does harm. By apologizing for our stutter, we are communicating to our listener and ourselves that stuttering is something that is bad. If you currently feel like stuttering is bad, but you want to change that belief and increase your self-esteem, then stop saying sorry. You'll be amazed at how just by making this word switch and eliminating "sorry" from your automatic responses, your thoughts and beliefs about stuttering will change.  Now, if we eliminate this word, "sorry," from our automatic responses to stuttering, we need to find a replacement. After all, we as people do have automatic responses to feelings of embarrassment and shame, so we better have something ready to say when our mouth decides to reach into our automatic response folder in our brain and throw something out there.  What could we put in that folder that would be a better replacement? Well, one thing you could try is saying something to yourself in your head. It could be something like silently telling yourself in your head "it's ok to stutter." If you want something that you could say out loud, you could try saying something like, "one second" or "give a moment." These statements simply speak to the time pressure you may have been feeling without passing any judgement on your stutter itself.  Now, as I said earlier, even if you decide that you are going to stop saying "sorry," guess what…. There will be times that you say "sorry" for stuttering. It will slip. But you know what you should do when that happens? Have some prepared forgiveness for yourself. It's really ok to stutter, and it’s really ok to mess up. After all, chances are you are gonna stutter again and have more opportunities to NOT say sorry. That is today’s word switch. ----- DAVID’S “2 TRUTHS AND A LIE” I told the Jamba Juice barista that my name was “Carlos” so I could avoid saying my real name. My friends then walked into the store and heard the barista call me “Carlos” when my order was ready. I used to have a secondary characteristic that included saying “um” before saying my name. At a prospective student day at Northwestern University, I made a friend who thought my name was “Um-David.” I once had a strong moment of stuttering at a bar that resulted in me receiving a free drink. I returned to that same bar with a friend, and I bet him $10 that I could get a free drink if I stuttered enough. It worked, and I got a free drink AND my friend’s $10. ----- Please RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app! 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Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryIf you're like me, you left grad school crossing your fingers that you could avoid clinically working with fluency so the world would never know how much you don't know. Or maybe you're not like me, and fluency is your jam (thank you!). Either way, this episode has something for every SLP, calling out some really big elephants in the room, including how to avoid bad goal writing that leads to ineffective therapy. Nina Reeves is back with her no-nonsense approach, sharing current, evidence-based intervention strategies to help school-aged children who stutter. If you haven't already listened, pop back to the previous Nerdcast with Nina to set a strong foundation of principles and attitudes that puts these techniques into perspective. Nina's got some tough love for you and me, but don't worry, as Kate assures “Nobody's hitting anybody with a stick” (it will makes sense when you listen, trust me). There's plenty of grace, humor, and solid how-to in this info-packed episode as Nina empties your bucket of the “cr@p” and loads it full of fluency intervention gold to start your journey towards comfort, competence, and confidence with students who stutter. Tune in and learn about the nuts and bolts alongside the incredible role of social-emotional experience in effective stuttering intervention. Nina Reeves, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a board-certified specialist in fluency disorders and the co-founder of StutteringTherapy Resources, Inc. You can learn more about Nina here.Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorLearning Outcomes1. List 3 techniques for helping children reduce the severity and frequency of stuttering behaviors. 2. List 3 techniques for helping children enhance their observable speech fluency3. Describe how integrating communication skills into stuttering therapy can enhance therapy outcomes ReferencesVan Riper, C. (1971). The Nature of Stuttering. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice HallVan Riper, C. (1973). The treatment of stuttering. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.Online ResourcesSISSKIN: Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS):https://www.stutteringhelp.org/training/avoidance-reduction-therapy-group-settinghttps://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/avoidance-reduction-therapy-a-success-story/full/https://www.sisskinstutteringcenter.com/artsNina Reeves' Website: www.NinaReeves.com Stuttering Therapy Resources Website: https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.comStuttering Therapy Resources Online Contacts and Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutteringtherapyresources/ or @stutteringtherapyresourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StutteringTherapyResources/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StutteringTherapyResTwitter: https://twitter.com/StutterResource DisclosuresNina Reeves Financial: Author and Co-owner: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Royalties and Ownership Interest, Intellectual property. Nina Reeves Non-financial: Past volunteer for both National Stuttering Association and Stuttering Foundation of AmericaKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children reduce the severity and frequency of stuttering behaviors15 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children enhance their observable speech fluency10 minutes: Review of integrating communication skills into stuttering therapy can enhance therapy outcomes 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

James Hayden is a New Orleans Saints fan, a Survivor superfan, HLA technologist, writer, and a person who stutters from the New Orleans area. James is the author of Dear World, I Stutter: A Series of Open Letters from a Person Who Stutters. His work has been published by The Mighty, The Stuttering Foundation, Stamma, Yahoo, and MSN. James has also appeared on several podcasts and was a speaker at TEDxOchsner 2019. He also serves as the chapter leader for the New Orleans chapter for the National Stuttering Association. 0:00-11:20: Opening comments, career, stuttering pill and the evolving choice 11:20-20:00: The role of speech therapy and community 20:00-40:00: Becoming a writer, author and public speaker 40:00-1:04:25: TEDx Talk, how I write and future bucket list hopes   RESOURCES AND LINKS Dear World, I Stutter The Mighty Articles We Stutter The Stuttering Foundation Articles Stamma Articles Stuttered Blog by James Hayden HOST BIO Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator of Transcending Stuttering Academy and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereWow. Nina Reeves comes to us by way of a listener request, and we are doubly grateful! Thank you to our listener for bringing our attention to such a fantastic resource, and so many thanks to Nina Reeves for being generous with her time and knowledge! Those of you who are regular listeners know that fluency is one of the areas Kate and Amy identify when talking about Scope of Practice versus Scope of Competence (namely that we'd both have an awful lot of professional development to do if we were needing to provide clinical services for a fluency client). That didn't matter here! Nina provided us with valuable information regarding assessment considerations, principles to consider when planning therapy, and techniques for helping clients improve observable speech fluency. That's not all - she engaged us in thoughtful conversations and posed questions that made us consider our current clinical work even though we do not currently have any clients working on speech fluency. She also made us feel comfortable and confident that we could learn what we would need to do to provide effective therapy in this area of the field. Tune in to this one if you are looking to learn more about school age fluency assessment and intervention, but also tune in if you aren't. We suspect, like us, you will walk away thinking deep thoughts and asking yourself questions that just might enhance your practice anyway.Nina Reeves, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a board-certified specialist in fluency disorders. You can learn more about Nina here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe best practice for fluency assessment2. Describe at least one principle behind the practice of effective stuttering therapy3. List 3 techniques for helping children enhance their ease of communicationReferencesReardon, N.A. & Yaruss, J.S., (2013). School Age Stuttering Therapy: A Practical Guide. McKinney, TX: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc.Yaruss, J.S., & Reeves, N. (2017). Early Childhood Stuttering Therapy: A Practical Guide. McKinney, TX: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Chmela, K., & Reardon, N. (1999). The School Age child who Stutters: working effectively with attitudes and emotions. Memphis: Stuttering Foundation.Online ResourcesNina Reeves' Website: www.NinaReeves.com Stuttering Therapy Resources Website: https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.comStuttering Therapy Resources Online Contacts and Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutteringtherapyresources/ or @stutteringtherapyresourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StutteringTherapyResources/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StutteringTherapyResTwitter: https://twitter.com/StutterResource DisclosuresNina Reeves Financial: Author and Co-owner: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Royalties and Ownership Interest, Intellectual property. Nina Reeves Non-financial: Past volunteer for both National Stuttering Association and Stuttering Foundation of AmericaKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of best practice for fluency assessment15 minutes: Review of principles behind the practice of effective stuttering therapy10 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children enhance their ease of communication5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Dr. Ellen Kelly hosts today's episode, which is an audio adaptation of a video presentation (video viewing details below). This "Career Retrospective" Series is a new Stuttering Foundation project. Through this project, we hope to honor and archive the careers, stories, lessons, and advice for future generations from the "Stuttering Giants."In this candid interview, Dr. Ehud Yairi summarizes just a few of his major contributions to our understanding of the onset, development, and persistence of stuttering. His career retrospective is interwoven with his personal experiences of stuttering as a child and young adult in Israel and how they influenced his decision to enroll at the University of Iowa for graduate studies, where he also met his wife Janie. Professor Yairi recalls the avenues of inquiry and outcomes of over 50 years of pioneering research in stuttering, discusses some related implications, and offers a bit of advice for current and future clinicians and researchers.Note: there is a video version complete with visual slides that really enrich the experience. We recommend viewing via the Stuttering Foundation Streaming Video Library.For feedback, feel free to email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org.

Cara Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss findings from her recently published study, "Clinical Characteristics Associated With Stuttering Persistence: A Meta-Analysis." [Linked below] Cara shares how she first became interested in this area of research, the process of conducting a meta-analysis study, her findings, drawbacks/ limitations, and possible directions she hopes to take this research in the future. Cara walks us through updates to the well-known and utilized "Risk Factors Chart," available on the Stuttering Foundation's website based on her study findings.Link to Article in Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing ResearchCara M. Singer Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. She conducts research related to evaluation and treatment practices for children who stutter and attitudes towards stuttering. Additionally, she teaches and supervises speech-language pathology undergraduate and graduate students in clinical and research settings.

Dr. Ellen Kelly hosts today's episode, which is an audio adaptation of a video presentation (video viewing details below). This "Career Retrospective" Series is a new Stuttering Foundation project. Through this project, we hope to honor and archive the careers, stories, lessons, and advice for future generations from the "Stuttering Giants."Recently retired from Vanderbilt University, Professor Emeritus Edward Gage Conture provides a retrospective of his illustrious career in the field of stuttering. Threaded with personal history, his legacy of mentees, and an abundance of research and clinical contributions, Dr. Conture provides a retrospective of the personal and professional influences on his career and scientific discoveries that will continue to guide the field for decades to come. Note: there is a video version complete with visual slides that really enrich the experience. We recommend viewing via the Stuttering Foundation Streaming Video Library. For feedback, feel free to email Sara: smacintyre@stutteringhelp.org.

Guest Bio: Kristin Chmela, M.A. CCC-SLP BCS-F spends the majority of her time working with individuals of all ages with fluency disorders at the Chmela Fluency Center in the suburban Chicago area.  She has lectured on the topic of childhood stuttering around the world.  She is co-founder and co-director of Camp Shout Out, a therapeutic program for school-age children who stutter and a hands-on training opportunity for professionals and graduate students.   Kristin was former Chair of the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders, has supervised graduate students from across the globe, and provides professional apprenticeships at her center.  Kristin collaborated extensively with the Stuttering Foundation on training videos, conferences, and publications, and is lead author of  Basic Principle Problem Solving:  Working with School-Age Children Who Stutter.  Kristin is also a certified yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher, and believes all can choose to continue evolving as communicators. Resources and Links: Kristin Chmela Website Host Bio: Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com

Jonathan's "On Stuttering" Documentary Film: https://youtu.be/9A_ADc-0UN8?t=285 Jonathan's Website: https://jonathanparkerbell.com/advocacy/ Jonathan Bell, a higher school junior from Louisville, KY, is an advocate for stuttering awareness and has created a Youtube documentary called On Stuttering to bring light to the issue. Jonathan is also a self-published author, a writer, an environmental activist, and a filmmaker. Organizations You Can Support National Stuttering Association: https://westutter.org/ Stuttering Foundation: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/ Stuttering Association for the Young: https://www.say.org/ American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.asha.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanity-rising-voices/support

Dennis Drayna, Ph.D. joins Peter Reitzes to discuss the genetics of stuttering and a recent study in which stuttering mutations were engineered into mice that caused stuttering-like vocalization deficits. Dr. Dennis Drayna is Scientist Emeritus at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and a Board Member of the Stuttering Foundation.  Dr. Drayna […] The post The Genetics of Stuttering with Dr. Dennis Drayna from the NIH (Ep. 684) appeared first on StutterTalk: Changing how you think about stuttering.

Tiffani Kittilstved joins Reuben Schuff to discuss connecting in the stuttering world.  Ms. Kittilstved reports that 48 chapters of the National Stuttering Association have hosted online meetings with more to come.    Virtual Support Links: National Stuttering Association (NSA) Chapters FRIENDS virtual resources Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering and Social Distancing: Adjusting to Communication in […] The post Connecting in the Stuttering World (Ep. 682) appeared first on StutterTalk: Changing how you think about stuttering.

Stuttering Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of Stuttering Foundation Podcast. We will feature a variety of episodes focused on providing relevant and practical clinical knowledge, research updates, support and advice for parents, special segments such as supporting therapists working in the school setting, and more!

Biz and Theresa explore the art of bragging and decide this is a tough one. How can we teach our kids to have pride in their accomplishments while being mindful of the feelings of others? Instead of slapping the label “bragging” on it and walking away, what if we start with the lesson of being gracious towards others? Crap! That sounds like work! Plus, Biz brags about her garden, Theresa brags about her sick baby, and we get some information and resources about childhood stuttering from philanthropist and educator Jane Fraser. Head to the Stuttering Foundation of America to find out more information about stuttering, Jane Fraser, and to download some of their awesome FREE resources. You can also follow the Stuttering Foundation on Twitter @stutteringfdn. Chicago! We added another LIVE show at GMan Tavern on FRIDAY, May 11th at 8:00 p.m.! Tickets on sale now! Check out our book! You're Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You're Winning at Parenting! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Our sponsors this week are RXBAR Kids and Squarespace. Visit rxbar.com/badmother for 25% off your order when you enter code BADMOTHER at checkout. And head to Squarespace.com to get 10% off your first website or domain when you enter code BAD MOTHER at checkout. Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron. Subscribe to One Bad Mother in iTunes Join our mailing list Join the amazing community that is our private One Bad Mother Facebook group Follow One Bad Mother on Twitter Follow Biz on Twitter Follow Theresa on Twitter Like us on Facebook! Get a OBM tee, tank, baby shirt, or mug from the MaxFunStore You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org. Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans

Nicholas Brendon, who received critical and popular acclaim for his portrayal of sensitive, wisecracking “Xander Harris” on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, turned to acting when his aspirations of playing professional baseball were squelched by a serious arm injury. Nicholas first appeared on television in a handful of commercials and series guest spots. Feeling slightly disenchanted with Hollywood, he took a personal hiatus to play the “real life” roles of production assistant, plumber's assistant, veterinary janitor, food delivery guy, script delivery guy, day care counselor and waiter. He was fired from all but one of the aforementioned positions. During his seventh year in the F&B (Food and Beverage service, for the layman), Nicholas decided to give acting another go; after two months of auditioning, he landed the role of Xander and hung up his apron for good. During his hiatuses from the show he starred in the motion pictures Psycho Beach Party and Demon Island. After Buffy wrapped, Nicholas tackled the roles of “Dana” in the 2004 ABC Family movie Celeste in the City, “Seth” in the 2005 Fox series Kitchen Confidential and “Gil” in the 2006 ABC Family movie Relative Chaos. Offscreen, the LA native enjoys quality time with his loved ones, Dodger games and cooking. He also devotes himself to awareness efforts on behalf of the Stuttering Foundation of America. Nicholas, whose fans have raised more than $5,000 for the SFA through his official Web site, served as honorary chairperson of the charity's Stuttering Awareness Week from 2000-2003. He's the first person to serve in the role for three consecutive years. Bio courtesy of NickBrendon.com.

The Academy Award nominated film "The King's Speech" is not only getting rave reviews from critics, but it's also opening the door to more discussions about speech impediments and speech therapy. In the film, Colin Firth portrays King George, the father of Queen Elizabeth who had a bad stutter. The film chronicles his work with a therapist to overcome his impediment. On today's HearSay, Cathy is joined by Ross Barrett, speech therapist and director of the Precision Fluency Shaping Program at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and also Jane Fraser, President of The Stuttering Foundation and co-author of "If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents." Tune in!

Maria is joined by Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation and co-author of If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents. Lauren Horsley of TravelingMom.com or as she's known, "Traveling Mom with Tiny's" gives us some tips on traveling with young children. Dr. Felicia D. Stoler, author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes, The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great. The Mom's Roundtable talks, have you started planning your Summer Vacations? Molly Gold, founder of Go Mom Inc. discusses managing your time when your kids are home for 1 day winter holidays. This show is sponsored by Family Circle and Land's End.