Stuttering - Straight Talk for Teachers - A Handbook for Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists

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Straight Talk for Teachers - A Handbook for Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists provides general guidance on stuttering to support classroom needs. It explains what stuttering is, typical onset timing, likely contributing factors, and common patterns such as repetitions, prolongations, and blocks. The handbook also includes practical components such as a referral checklist for speech-language pathologists, guidance for sharing information with SLPs and parents, and references for resources addressing stuttering, teasing, and children’s self-esteem.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

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SECTION I For Teachers

Causes

Facts About Stuttering

What Stutering Looks and Sounds Like

371.9142 SC08S, 2005 ACPL ITEMS DISCARDEDStraight Talkfor Teachers. A Handbook for Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2015 ACPL ITEMDISCARDEDS “yStraight Talkfor Teachers A Handbook for Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists Produced and written by Lisa Scott,Ph.D.,The Florida State Universityand Carroll Guitar,M.L.S.,University of Vermont;in collaboration withKristin Chmela,M.A.,adjunct faculty,Northwestern University;Jane Fraser,President,The Stuttering Foundation;and BillMurphy,M.A.,Purdue University.In collaboration with Joseph Denaker,M.A.,Children's Hospital ofPhiladelphia and Lee Caggiano,M.A.,private practice. Stuttering: Straight Talk for TeachersA Handbook for Teachers andSpeech-Language PathologistsPublication No.0125 First Edition-2002 Second Printing-2003 Second Edition-2005 Published by: The Stuttering Foundation 3100 Walnut Grove Road,Suite 603Post Office Box 11749Memphis,TN 38111-0749 ISBN 0-933388-50-1 Copyright C2002-2005 by the Stuttering Foundation of America The Stuttering Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicatedto the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering.Contributions are tax-deductible. Printed in the United States of America SECTION I For Teachers Stuttering is a communication disorder that interferes with a person's abilityto speak fluently.It involves the repetition,prolongation,or blockage of sounds,syllables,or words. When a child stutters,his academic performance and social life may beaffected:he may hesitate to raise his hand in class,read aloud,or talk withother children in the class.This handbook is designed to give you practicalinformation about stuttering and to suggest strategies that may help you bettermeet the needs of the children in your class. This handbook contains: 1.General information about stuttering; 2.A checklist for making a referral to a speech-language pathologist (SLP)if you are concerned a child in your class may be stuttering; 3.Answers to questions you may have about stuttering; 4.An overview of what happens in speech therapy for stuttering; 5.Suggestions regarding information you can share with the SLP; 6.Suggestions for sharing information with parents; 7.Brief descriptions of various resources on stuttering,teasing,and build-ing self-esteem in children.Some of these resources are geared forteachers,some for children,and others for parents.A brief explanationof each resource accompanies its listing. # General Information About Stuttering This section addresses general information about stuttering,includingcauses of stuttering,facts about stuttering,what stuttering looks like,and howchildren may feel about stuttering. ## Causes ·Stuttering usually begins between the ages of two and four.While thereis no known cause of stuttering,researchers agree that it likely resultsfrom an interaction of factors including child development,familydynamics,genetics,and neurophysiology. # Facts About Stutering ·More boys stutter than girls.At age two,the ratio is approximately twoboys for every girl but by fifth grade,approximately four boys will stutter foreach girl. ·Approximately 5 percent of all children go through a period of stutteringthat lasts six months or more.Three-quarters of those will recover by latechildhood,leaving about 1%with a long-term problem. ·If a child has been stuttering longer than three years,however,it is veryunlikely she willoutgrow it.Because most children begin stuttering duringtheir preschool years,a child who stutters in elementary,middle,or highschool is much less likely to outgrow the problem. ·There is no known cure for stuttering,including speech therapy.Instead,speech therapy helps the child learn to talk in an easier manner,evenquite fluently,and to have healthy attitudes and feelings about talking. ·Stuttering is not caused by psychological differences.Children do notbegin stuttering because the

FAQs

What is stuttering and how does it interfere with communication?

Stuttering is a communication disorder that interferes with fluent speaking. It involves the repetition, prolongation, or blockage of sounds, syllables, or words.

When does stuttering usually begin, and what factors are involved?

Stuttering usually begins between ages two and four. While no single known cause exists, researchers agree it likely results from an interaction of factors such as child development, family dynamics, genetics, and neurophysiology.

What are the main patterns of stuttering teachers may notice in class?

The handbook describes three main patterns: repetitions of sounds and syllables, sound prolongations, and blocks where a child has difficulty producing a sound.

Sep 29, 2026

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