Fluency and Voice

Stuttering or a fluency disorder is when students:

-Repeat syllables in words (i.e., mine would sound like mi-mi-mi-mi-mine)

or

-Holds out sounds in words (i.e., mmmmmmine)

or

-Block (when students are trying to speak but nothing comes out)

If you think our child might be stuttering, please reach out the the SLP and see below for parent strategies.

https://www.stutteringhelp.org/

Medical clearance from a physician (preferably an ENT) is needed to work on voice. SLPs want to ensure if a medical condition is present, that this is treated before or in conjunction with services. If you have concerns about the following:

-Voice is too low/too high for age

-Voice is hoarse for periods longer than 3 weeks

Please make an appointment with your pediatrician and ask for a referral