Early detection of speech, language, and hearing issues is absolutely critical to improving academic, social, and career outcomes—and improving one’s quality of life at any age. Do you know the early signs of a communication disorder? Child Signs of a Language Disorder Does not smile or interact with others (birth and older) Does not babble…
The King’s Speech – How Far Have We Come?
As communication professionals, we are pleased with the international attention the award-winning The King’s Speech film is bringing to treating communication disorders and allowing individuals to reach their potential. In the United States, about one percent of the population numbering over three million Americans stutter. Stuttering, like public speaking, is one of life’s stressful conditions; it…
18 Famous Stutterers
USA Today gathered an interesting list of famous stutterers. As you read the list, you are reminded that overcoming stuttering can lead to a very fulfilling life, whether you are in the public eye or not. Julia Roberts, Actress Joseph Biden, Vice president Winston Churchill, British statesman Charles Darwin, British naturalist, author of On the…
Stuttering and the iPod
As described on the iTunes page, the Fluency Tracker is an application designed for individuals who stutter and parents of children who stutter. It will complement the services of speech therapists in making progress towards a more fluent speech, positive feelings about speech, and reducing avoidance behaviors that are associated with stuttering. With Fluency Tracker…