tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371680692023-11-15T11:55:48.475-05:00Stuttering HelpA tidbit of information to help people who stutter as well as those who communicate with them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-67536991199104998652014-03-10T11:42:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:42:24.266-04:00Understanding stuttering and your child<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is a great video for parents:
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http://www.youtube.com/stutteringfdn#p/u
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-60030129707550127442014-03-02T05:23:00.001-05:002014-03-02T05:23:26.403-05:00Understanding a bully:<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Some bullies were formerly bullied themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are taking out their anger on others or
just doing what was done to them.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Spending too much time watching violent shows or
playing violent games can cause the feeling that aggressive behavior is
acceptable.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bullies want to feel superior by controlling
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They target ones who are shy and
less likely to stand up for themselves.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Some bullies are jealous and bully to bring someone
else down.</span></b></div>
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to entertain themselves.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Bullies are often intolerant of those who are
different.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Some bullies want to impress others with their power
and think it is a way to earn admiration.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">What bystanders can do about bullying:</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Speak to the person being bullied and ask him to come
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</span>If the bully comes with you, encourage him to think about the effect his
actions and words have on others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remind
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</span>Encourage him to talk about the things that are bothering him and to
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Be supportive of students who seem to need a friend.</span></b></div>
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likely to follow suit.</span></b></div>
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head up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t show fear or give other
reactions as that is what bullies are looking for. Say something funny to show
that you are not upset such as “that’s a good one” or “wow, you got me.”
Remember it is the bully that has a problem, not you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep telling yourself “I’m a good person. I
am strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can handle this.”</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Don’t show emotion; a bully wants a reaction.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Try to stay in a group of friends as a bully won’t
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Be confident; stand tall; hold your head up and look
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Either tell the bully to leave you alone or give him
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Do not respond to cyber bullies. Print out and save everything.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>If a bully is bothering you, keep a record of what
was said and done and include dates, times, and places.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Tell a parent, teacher, principal, or counselor what’s
happening. Also, tell your friends so
they can stay with you and give you support.Bullies try to isolate those they are bullying. Do not let that happen.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Agreeing with a bully: Most bullies use provocative
statements to get some sort of rise or reaction from you. Agreeing with them is
a powerful way of turning the usual rules of bullying on their head. Your
agreement will be the last thing they expect, and is a neat way to neutralize
an insult. When you give one of these a go, remember that you don’t have to
believe what you are saying, your goal is to get rid of the bully:
“Yes, I stutter. That is a part of me just like my being
caring and intelligent. Would you like
to know more about stuttering?”
</b></span></div>
<b></b><br />
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<b><br /></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Acting as if bullying doesn’t matter is an important step
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elsewhere.</b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>
</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Bullies get their thrills from
watching kids fight back, get upset or annoyed. They love nothing more than a
big reaction. Walking away shows a bully that you’re not interested in a fight
or in any confrontation whatsoever, physical or verbal. </b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>
</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b> Once you have turned your back on a bully,
walk calmly to a safe place. Turning your back might feel like the last thing
you should be doing, but it can be effective.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Asking bullies to repeat what
they’ve said is often enough to put them off. Most haven’t got the nerve to say
it again when you ask them to. Or, agree with them and ask them if they know
anything about stuttering and why 1% of the population stutters.</b></span></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-2329530639068133532014-02-14T06:49:00.002-05:002014-03-02T05:25:25.133-05:00Stuttering and being nervous<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many people think that a person who stutters only does so because they are nervous. This paragraph explains better than I can that a person who stutters is not doing so because they are nervous.<br />
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"While anxiety is not the cause of stuttering, anxiety may make us
stutter more severely at times, such as during stressful situations like
talking on the phone or speaking in front of a crowd. A frustrating
reality about stuttering is that when we want to stutter less, we often
end up stuttering more. And when we no longer fear our stuttering, we
often end up stuttering less." from this web page http://www.stutteringhelp.org/stuttering-myths-beliefs-and-straight-talk-teens</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-55894267778163599292013-12-30T18:41:00.003-05:002014-03-02T05:25:10.067-05:00ADA and stuttering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is a page that I had not seen before that may be useful for some of you. Check out all the links to get as much information as you can. <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/ada-and-stuttering </span></b></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-68656996923885761982013-12-10T05:50:00.004-05:002014-03-10T11:27:43.772-04:00Knowing about therapy for stuttering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Knowing what to expect from speech therapy, what the therapist does, and why your child does not use what he is learning makes it easier for parents to understand the process of controlling stuttering. This page gives information that is helpful so parents know what questions to ask the therapist. It also helps the parents be more understanding with the child and be able to help more at home. <br />
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http://www.stutteringhelp.org/what-happens-therapy</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-11647239713483274072013-12-04T06:26:00.001-05:002014-03-10T11:33:15.090-04:00Police and stuttering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I found this page very interesting reading http://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/when-police-encounter-persons-who-stutter. I have never been stopped by the police for speeding or for a routine traffic stop. As I read this, I could imagine how it might be for someone having to respond to the questions of the police, especially for someone who stutters. Perhaps, it would be a good idea to keep a copy of this in the car and hand it to the policeman/woman along with the drivers license so they can be educated if they aren't already. I can't think of a better solution to the situation other than something like a medical card that states "I stutter" instead of "I have dementia" or "I have epilepsy." Those of driving age should definitely think about the possibility of a traffic stop and how they would handle the situation so as to not have unplanned consequences like being sent to be tested for drugs, alcohol, or having to endure a search.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-54239531099306888022013-11-26T06:17:00.001-05:002014-03-10T11:30:53.547-04:00Cluttering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I
have seen posts by people wondering what is wrong with them, and their
explanation fits the description of cluttering. These two pages
about cluttering help understand it and may help someone who has it.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/cluttering">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/cluttering</a>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-16774499484073347172013-11-05T05:47:00.002-05:002014-03-10T11:31:18.950-04:00Notes and pictures by children who stutter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I enjoy this page. Perhaps, it helps children who stutter realize that they are not the only one who speaks differently. http://www.stutteringhelp.org/drawings-and-letters-kids </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-54872493920219017402013-11-05T05:38:00.003-05:002013-11-05T05:38:58.215-05:00Advice for those who stutter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For those of you who found that the link to the video was not working, I finally got it fixed. The link will not give you an error message, now. It is on the side as well as here: http://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/if-you-stutter-advice-adults-1<br />
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My apologies for it not working until now.<br />
Bud</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-18166983776336303742013-10-25T18:38:00.003-04:002014-03-10T11:27:27.317-04:00Choosing a speech therapist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-23163983400331044872013-08-09T05:04:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:32:49.253-04:00How parents can help a child who stutters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
1. Ask the school-speech pathologist if you could participate
in some of his therapy sessions. This way, you can learn the skills he
is learning and find out the best ways to work with him in the home
environment.<br />
2. Ask your son what he wants you and others to do when he is
having trouble speaking. Let him know that you have time to
listen. Create a time each day to have a 5-10 minute conversation.
Always talk face-to-face. Practice having him "watch your face" when he
talks, even if he is stuttering. Good eye contact displays confidence.<br />
3. Learn more about stuttering. The Stuttering Foundation of America website (<a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/" target="_blank">www.stutteringhelp.org</a>) has general information about stuttering. Their DVD,<span style="color: #cc0033;"><i> </i></span><a href="http://secure.stutteringhelp.org/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SFA&Product_Code=0126&Category_Code=V" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0033;"><i>Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teachers</i></span></a> provides helpful information about stuttering. The Web site <a href="http://www.stutteringhomepage.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0033;">www.stutteringhomepage.com</span></a> has an information section for parents. Support organizations such as Friends (<a href="http://www.friendswhostutter.org/" target="_blank">www.friendswhostutter.org</a>) and the National Stuttering Association (<a href="http://www.westutter.org/" target="_blank">www.westutter.org</a>) provide an opportunity to meet other parents of school-age children who stutter. <br />
4. You can speak with the school therapist,
who may offer assistance with your son's anxiety related to stuttering.
Helpful clinical resources include the <a href="http://secure.stutteringhelp.org/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SFA&Product_Code=9900&Category_Code=V" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0033;">Cognitive Behavior Therapy DVD</span></a> as well as <a href="http://secure.stutteringhelp.org/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SFA&Product_Code=9800&Category_Code=V" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0033;">David Luterman's DVD</span></a> on
counseling. You, as the parent, may also benefit from these DVD's. One
helpful exercise is called the "Worry Ladder," which comes from a <a href="http://secure.stutteringhelp.org/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SFA&Product_Code=0005&Category_Code=B" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0033;">workbook</span></a> addressing school-age
children's attitudes and feelings about stuttering. You and your son
can talk about what he "worries" about from the smallest worry to the
biggest. Sometimes having a way to talk about anxieties can help
reassure the child. If he has a particular concerns, such as anwering
questions aloud in class, you can help him by practicing with relevant
school material at home. He can also go to school a few minutes early
and practice with the teacher by himself until he gets more comfortable
talking in front of the entire class. The social worker or psychologist
at your son's school may also provide support for the clinician working
with your son. Anxiety related to stuttering can be very normal.<br />
<i>Editor's Note - You may want to share these resources by
Dean E. Williams, Ph.D., with your child's school speech-language
pathologist: </i><a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=816"><span style="color: #cc0033;"><i>Working With Children in the School Environment</i></span></a> and <a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=817"><i><span style="color: #cc0033;">Talking with Children Who Stutter</span></i></a>.<i> </i><br />
Most importantly, let your son know what he says is always the most important thing. Best of luck!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Kristin A. Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP of Northwestern University</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">copied from http://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/ask-experts </span></i> </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-49717980798061258912013-07-31T18:44:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:30:06.761-04:00Stuttering and employment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of the hard things for most people who stutter is going to job interviews. In addition to the things that everyone has to know like how to dress, how to act, how to write a good resume, and how to respond to questions, acknowledging up front that you have a stutter is one of the best things you can do. If you try to hide stuttering, you most likely will stutter more. If you tell the interviewer that you stutter but that it will not hinder your work performance, he/she will have a positive feeling about you. You can also print out a copy of the brochure "Answers for Employers" (http://www.stutteringhelp.org/answers-employers) and take it to the interview. If you are currently working with a speech therapist, let them know that you are getting help with your speech so they know you are trying to improve. If you are not in speech therapy, you can find a therapist trained to work on stuttering (http://www.stutteringhelp.org/referrals-information) or you can use the book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" (http://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/Migrate/book0012_11th_ed.pdf). </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-64284144196217656282013-07-01T16:01:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:32:23.635-04:00television, radio, internet, and blogs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I find it very interesting to read other blogs, and this is one I have been reading lately <a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/blog">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/blog</a><br />
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It is interesting to read about things that happen in therapy and that Harrison Craig and Lazaro Arbos have been helpful to young people who stutter who had never met anyone else who spoke like them. They don't feel so alone in the world when they see people on television who stutter.<br />
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My uncles who stuttered didn't have a television when they were young. I don't know how old they were before they had one or if some of them ever did. Since nobody but their family where they lived spoke with a stutter, I bet they thought there was something wrong with only them until one left home and was sent to a speech therapist. What a different life they would have had with television, radio, and the internet to be able to get support from others who stutter.<br />
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Thankfully, the one who was sent for speech therapy learned about The Stuttering Foundation of America and their self therapy book that his therapist used. Those who stutter and grow up in this age of technology will have it so much easier than those who grew up years ago. </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-8815786295496107932013-06-12T09:50:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:28:55.190-04:00"Sometimes I Just Stutter" book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is a great book for children who stutter http://www.stutteringhelp.org/sometimes-i-just-stutter </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-92035509685555286362013-05-16T09:48:00.001-04:002014-03-02T05:26:41.519-05:00Do something about bullying<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This boy did something to try to stop bullying at his school. Don't let anyone bully you.<br />
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<a href="http://www.upworthy.com/this-kid-was-bullied-a-lot-he-could-have-told-his-teacher-or-his-principal-he-had-bigger-plans?g=2" target="_blank">stop bullying at school</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-43618627636489644522013-05-13T08:51:00.001-04:002014-03-02T05:27:13.131-05:00Bullying emails or texts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Don’t reply to bullying emails. It can be very tempting, but
replies will keep bullies interested in communicating. Remember, bullies want
to scare, intimidate or cause misery. This is exactly why silence is such a
strong weapon. Freeze them out, and they won’t know if you are upset or cross.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t reply to texts from people you don’t
know. In some cases, bullies send out random texts and wait to see who
responds.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-86863463409255344642013-04-01T08:30:00.000-04:002014-03-10T11:28:36.125-04:00Studying stuttering in young children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is an interesting article about studies that are done at Purdue on stuttering in young children. <a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/childhood-stuttering" target="_blank">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/childhood-stuttering </a> </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-36516663311333098822013-03-22T19:33:00.001-04:002014-03-10T11:29:50.190-04:00Self Therapy for the Stutterer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/wang.pdf">http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/wang.pdf</a></span><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">
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<a href="http://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/selftherapy_portuguese.pdf">http://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/selftherapy_portuguese.pdf</a></div>
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The book may have other translations in print form.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-23763419236131834962013-02-13T07:57:00.001-05:002013-02-13T07:57:12.394-05:00Vitamin B1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been reading that some people who stutter have tried taking large doses of Vitamin B1 and that it has helped them stutter less. I wonder if this really works, or if it is just a placebo effect. Because of the following information, I sure hope people who try this are under a doctor's care to make sure that they don't become sick because they have upset the balance of other B vitamins in their system.<br />
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"The B vitamins all work together in a complex. Taking too much of a single B vitamin, such as vitamin B1, can cause an imbalance in the other B vitamins. In severe cases, the imbalance may cause deficiencies in the other B vitamins, which can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Deficiencies in several of the other B vitamins, such as B3, B6 and B12, can cause feelings of fatigue and tiredness, along with skin irritations and rashes. Deficiencies in B6 and B12 can lead to anemia, causing very pale skin and muscle weakness. Vitamin B12 deficiencies can also cause neurological symptoms, including numbness or tingling in the hands or feet.<br />
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Dosage: The Recommended Daily Allowance, or RDA, of vitamin B1 for adults over the age of 19 is 1.2 mg per day for males and 1.1 mg per day for females. The doses for children and infants are smaller, down to 0.2 mg per day for infants younger than 6 months old. People with vitamin B1 deficiency may be prescribed larger doses to treat their condition. Vitamin supplements often contain 50 to 100 mg of vitamin B1. Because vitamin B1 is generally nontoxic, these doses are almost always safe."<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-63419384559857843522013-02-08T06:38:00.001-05:002014-03-10T11:34:32.664-04:00Tips for those who stutter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This was a great show about stuttering. The interesting thing to me was hearing how to slide into words, talk like Winston Churchill and use pauses to break a sentence up and lessen stuttering. These are just some things that a well-trained speech therapist can help those who stutter learn to do to make their speech smoother. One of my uncles was so lucky to find out about the Stuttering Foundation when he was an adult. Parents who have children who start stuttering should seek help so they can be referred to a speech therapist who can help the child so they hopefully don't have a lifelong problem. Just like a health problem, the earlier you seek help, the better.<br />
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<a href="http://wpr.org/webcasting/m3u/listen78.m3u">http://wpr.org/webcasting/m3u/listen78.m3u</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-70433190144068586532012-11-14T19:28:00.003-05:002012-11-14T19:28:42.546-05:00Presenting yourself<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is good information for becoming more confident in presenting yourself during an interview or anytime you are talking to a group. Even if you stutter, these tips should help you come across better. See this page <a href="http://stutteringiscool.com/links/power-poses/">http://stutteringiscool.com/links/power-poses/</a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">stutter, stuttering, speech therapy, stammer, stammering, speech</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37168069.post-80920368685715979462012-11-07T06:51:00.002-05:002014-03-02T05:27:39.123-05:00Others help with bullying<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It sure would be great if every football team followed suit. In fact, it would be great if every athletic, popular, group of young people helped stop bullying and became advocates for those who are "different" no matter how.<br />
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<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/arizona-student-special-needs-avoids-bullies-protection-football-112516229.html">http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/arizona-student-special-needs-avoids-bullies-protection-football-112516229.html</a></div>
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