At Global Child Wellness, we believe every child deserves to communicate clearly and confidently. Our specialized Stammering and Stuttering Training program provides compassionate and effective support for children experiencing disfluencies in their speech. We’re here to help your child develop strategies for smoother speech, reducing frustration and building their self-assurance.
Understanding Stammering and Stuttering
Stammering (often referred to as stuttering in some regions) is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech. These disruptions, or “disfluencies,” can include:
- Repetitions: Repeating sounds, syllables, or words (e.g., “b-b-ball,” “ca-ca-cat”).
- Prolongations: Stretching out sounds (e.g., “sssssnake,” “mmmmmilk”).
- Blocks: Getting stuck on a word or sound, where no sound comes out at all.
- Secondary Behaviors: Accompanying physical tension, facial grimaces, or unusual body movements as the child tries to push out words.
These experiences can make communication challenging and sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety or embarrassment.
Our Approach to Stammering & Stuttering Training
Our certified speech-language pathologists at Global Child Wellness employ evidence-based and child-friendly approaches to stammering therapy. We focus on creating a supportive environment where children can learn and practice new speech strategies. Our personalized programs typically include:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Understanding the unique patterns and contributing factors to your child’s disfluency.
- Fluency Shaping Techniques: Teaching strategies to promote smoother, more effortless speech, such as “easy onset,” “light contact,” and “rate control.”
- Stuttering Modification Techniques: Helping children learn to stutter more easily and with less tension, reducing the impact of disfluencies.
- Counselling & Support: Addressing any emotional, social, or psychological aspects associated with stuttering, such as fear of speaking or avoidance behaviors.
- Parent and Family Education: Providing guidance and tools for parents to support their child’s fluency development at home and in various social settings.
- Building Communication Confidence: Encouraging open communication, active participation, and a positive attitude towards speaking.
Benefits of Our Training Program:
- Improved Speech Fluency: Developing practical techniques to achieve smoother speech.
- Increased Confidence: Empowering children to communicate more freely and with less anxiety.
- Reduced Frustration: Learning coping mechanisms for moments of disfluency.
- Enhanced Social Interaction: Feeling more comfortable participating in conversations and group activities.
- Greater Self-Advocacy: Giving children tools to understand and talk about their stuttering.
Is Stammering & Stuttering Training Right for Your Child?
If your child shows signs of stammering, experiences frustration with their speech, or if their disfluencies are impacting their communication and well-being, an assessment with a speech-language pathologist is recommended. Early intervention can significantly help manage and improve stuttering.
Help Your Child Find Their Voice and Confidence.
Contact Global Child Wellness today to schedule an assessment and explore how our Stammering and Stuttering Training program can help your child achieve more fluent and confident communication.
