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Stuttering Demystified & Beyond

Stuttering Demystified & Beyond

By Lori Melnitsky

Yes, I stutter and as an adult I discovered I have ADHD. I have been a licensed speech pathologist for 30 years. My career started out as an unhappy accountant. Being told I would never be able to communicate due to stuttering, I proved them all wrong.

My goal is to increase stuttering education and help all who stutter as well as learning about ADHD.

I am a life and ADHD coach for ambitious women/college students.

I own All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy and online via tele health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, PA, CA, MA

www.allislandspeech.com
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Episode 40: I stutter. Stop telling me to accept my stuttering. Your advice was wrong for me

Stuttering Demystified & BeyondNov 21, 2022

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Episode 76: Navigating ADHD_My Personal Journey and Life Coaching Insights
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Episode 75: ADHD-Helping parents help their children with handing in HW

Episode 75: ADHD-Helping parents help their children with handing in HW

For ADHD coaching, visit www.allislandspeech.com or contact lori@allislandspeech.com


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Episode 74: For the SLP: Strategies for carryover in Stuttering
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Episode 73: My 2 year old is stuttering. What do I do?
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Episode 72: Seeking help for your child who stutters should not Raise Awareness
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Episode 70: John Successfully Navigating Stuttering in the Fast-Paced World of Sports Media

Episode 70: John Successfully Navigating Stuttering in the Fast-Paced World of Sports Media

In this episode, Lori delves into an inspiring conversation with John, a young professional who stutters and excels in the fast-paced realm of sports media. Explore John's transformative journey with the MPI 2 Stuttering Intensive program, witnessing how it reshaped his life and bolstered his confidence in communication. Gain practical insights as John shares his strategies for navigating stuttering within the high-speed dynamics of his work environment. Join us for a compelling dialogue on resilience, triumph, and the power of finding one's voice.


For more information, contact Lori@allislandspeech.com

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Dec 08, 202329:29
Episode 71: Accepting Stuttering is not Resignation
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Episode 69:Surviving College Orientation if you Stutter

Episode 69:Surviving College Orientation if you Stutter

Episode 69

Stuttering Demystified And Beyond

How To Survive College Orientation If You Stutter

Lori Melnitsky

Lori Melnitsky is a specialist in stuttering, speech pathologist and someone who stuttered severely. In this episode, Lori shares her experience as a former college student who stutters and how she survived it.

According to Lori, she found it very uncomfortable to be in a group setting. For instance, just after she had graduated from high school and over the summer, she had her freshman orientation at Hofstra University and they had to go to school for a one-night sleepover. According to Lori, everyone had a roommate except for herself as she ended up alone in her room and the electricity wasn’t working that night. To her, it was a spooky experience which left her kind of scared.

Because of her stuttering, she felt very uncomfortable and worn out since she couldn’t say her name because the idea and the perception of stuttering while having other people staring at her was just so overwhelming.

She was afraid of meeting people because she couldn’t express herself. According to Lori, she hadn't had intensive speech therapy before or dealt with the emotional side of stuttering. She also hadn't had any coaching at that time.

That became a daunting experience for her as she wasn’t comfortable speaking and meeting new people. Yet, she made it through and in all her undergraduate years of college, she only had one or two oral presentations which she still found to be quite hard to do.

However, she learned a lot from her college stuttering experience. First, as a stuttering student, you might want to notify your professor about your stuttering as this will probably create more comfortable environment for you in your presentations. It can also help you eliminate the worries of being found out as someone who stutters.

Second, you might want to have some form of speech therapy. For example, you can role play in front of a mirror, record it so you can use it to hear your voice or take some breaths before you speak when you wake up in the morning. Recording and listening to yourself as you speak will help you roll out the fear of being left out or being misunderstood.

You also have to learn to deal with emotions that come with stuttering especially if you are someone who feels like you are not normal but still feels like you have to say what you want to say because according to Lori, it's so important that we say what we want to say since sometimes it can be very humiliating to try and change words.

Therefore, taking a few breaths, talking to your professor so that he is aware of your stuttering just before you do your presentation and talking in front of a mirror are some speech tips that will help you do your speech without stuttering.

To learn more, you can reach out to Lori through her website at
www.allislandspeech.com where she offers specialized programs specially geared for college students that will help you become a more fluent and confident speaker.

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Episode 68. Acceptance of stuttering isn’t for everyone
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Episode 67: Why you should not listen to others who discourage you

Episode 67: Why you should not listen to others who discourage you

In this episode I talk about believing in oneself. Lori stuttered severely and her confidence lacked. She went from introverted to confidence and nos never shuts up.
Aug 29, 202311:47
Episode 66: Back To School Tips High School and College Tips
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Episode 65: Helping children keep calm around holidays....

Episode 65: Helping children keep calm around holidays....

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Aug 25, 202302:49
Episode 64: How I created my own path in stuttering and so much more
Jul 01, 202311:46
Episode 63: Unmasking the myths for adults who stutter: we deserve the truth.
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Episode 62: Adult stuttering Group join today.
Apr 19, 202305:38
Episide 61: Top Ideas to make your speech sessions more productive with Preschoolers who stutter.
Apr 01, 202306:26
Episode 60: How I learned to public speak being a person who stutters…
Mar 30, 202314:45
Episode 59: Stuttering and Apraxia
Mar 21, 202304:49
Episode 58: Can adults stop Stuttering?

Episode 58: Can adults stop Stuttering?

Episode 58: Can adults stop stuttering ?
Mar 15, 202306:45
Episode 57: The Extreme Benefits of Tele therapy

Episode 57: The Extreme Benefits of Tele therapy

• Hi everyone, this is Lori Melnitsky, your friendly stuttering specialist and person who stutters. Welcome to episode 57 of Stuttering Demystified and Beyond. I am thrilled to have you all here. In today's episode, I'd love to talk to you about the benefits of teletherapy. People ask me about this all the time, whether I think it matters. I am going to talk specifically about people who stutter, people who clutter, people who need help with language. I personally do not see any difference at all. • I am licensed in many states, so I've been doing teletherapy for many years, especially since COVID hit. For those of you who do not know, I see people in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, over teletherapy. And I saw kids as young as two and a half, believe it or not, when we were all shut down, and I see adults. And when it comes to stuttering, I do not see any difference at all. • Now, if you have a child who's very active and won't do well over teletherapy, there is no guarantee the same thing won't happen in person. I agree there are certain kids, younger kids, who do better with interaction, but when it comes to anybody over the age of six, definitely up to adults, teenagers, don't be fearful of it. And I'm going to tell you why. I'm going to give you a few scenarios of people that I've seen. • One actually is a four-and-a-half-year-old girl I saw for five months over teletherapy. She did great. We modified the activities. Her mother worked with her a lot. She was stuttering pretty severely. After five months, she was a lot more verbal. She was communicative and she's not stuttering anymore. • Another four-year-old, she actually was a little bit selectively muted. She actually did better online because she got a little nervous with the one-on-one interaction. Also, her mother worked with her. She's not stuttering anymore. • I've seen adults who have done intensive programs who are stuttering much less. They've done presentations over Zoom, they've gone on interviews over Zoom, and they've gone on college interviews over Zoom. • I'm being honest with you, and I personally myself, used to do a lot of therapy with my therapist on the phone before the internet was so big. I found that very helpful because I needed telephone practice. • So, there are ways, even over Zoom, of getting your family involved, of getting other people involved. Don't be fearful of it. And I tell you this because a stuttering specialty is very rare and sometimes people are choosing in person because they think it's better. But it's more important, especially under the age of seven where it's a very parent run program. So, I'm teaching you how to work with your kids at home; so, that's very important. • And adults, teenagers, you want to go to somebody more experienced who understands stuttering because otherwise, you waste a lot of time and a lot of money on people who don't know what they're doing. And as we've all gone online, the world has gotten very large, and you have more people who are giving advice that's not too accurate. • So, I'm going to make this episode kind of short and sweet and just realize that it's better to go to somebody experienced and to work over Zoom. There's so many platforms we can interact with. There are words, there are sentences, there are fun games. If you are older, there's so much we can do over Zoom. Don't be afraid. It's better to go to somebody who has experience. • I mean, sometimes we have to remove our thoughts that during COVID, you know, so and so did not like Zoom. But remember, when we were shut down, everybody was spending like hours online. You're talking about speech therapy, stuttering therapy; that's done like once or twice each week. I've been doing this for 30 years, except for certain circumstances, it's much easier, especially for your middle schoolers, your teens, your college students and adults to just go online. www.allislandspeech.com

Mar 10, 202307:42
Episode 56: Overcoming Stuttering: MPI-2: Listen to Jake's Story with MPI-2, age 26
Feb 23, 202315:03
Episode 55: Can Stuttering Start in Teens?

Episode 55: Can Stuttering Start in Teens?

In this episode Lori explains why stuttering can start in teens, www.allislandspeech.com. Episode 55 Can Stuttering Start in Teens
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Website
00:38 - Today's Topic: Can Teens develop a Stutter?
01:01 - Reason behind Stuttering in Teens
02:31 - Encouraging the Teens who Stutter
04:02 - Teenagers that started to Stutter during Covid
04:49 - Story about Teens who Benefitted from us
07:16 - Parents Duty to Support Teens who Stutter
09:01 - Our Teen Stuttering Bootcamp
09:35 - Reach Out to me
10:12 - Outro
Feb 21, 202310:13
Episode 54: Do we need a niche to develop a private practice ?
Feb 11, 202309:21
Episode 53: 3 tips to help your college student or adult with ADHD/ADD
Feb 05, 202311:54
Episode 52: How I overcame stuttering
Jan 23, 202309:20
Episode 51: Best tips to become a better public speaker from someone who was petrified to speak

Episode 51: Best tips to become a better public speaker from someone who was petrified to speak

In this episode I talk how I sent from severe stuttering to inspirational speaker.
Jan 22, 202311:52
Episode 50: How to get your time back? ADHD or Not

Episode 50: How to get your time back? ADHD or Not

In this episode I talk about how to get your time back.
Jan 21, 202309:22
Episode 49: Preschool Stuttering: What SLPs need to know.

Episode 49: Preschool Stuttering: What SLPs need to know.

In this episode Lori talks about the importance of our words as SLPs. Please click below to purchase the newly updated preschool course. https://lori-s-school-94d4.thinkific.com/courses/newpreschoolstuttering?fbclid=IwAR1ipL2YhmHtMyZWHENMo3nX2uFOvZl9hbNSnVWIo90MmrlddKoQ_3VEeck&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Jan 19, 202307:54
Episode 48: Tips for Talking on the phone if you Stutter....

Episode 48: Tips for Talking on the phone if you Stutter....

Episode 48- Tips for Talking on the phone if you Stutter.... by Stuttering DeMystified and Beyond

Hi, and welcome to episode 49 of Stuttering DeMystified and Beyond. This is Lori Melnitsky, your host, stuttering specialist, speech-language pathologist, ADHD life coach, and a person who happens to stutter. In this episode, I want to talk to you about a very personal topic to me.

I want to talk to you about how  you talk on the phone if you stutter. And I'm going to be honest with you, when I was younger, I used to hang up all the time on people I called.  Luckily,  this was before caller ID.

They didn't have cell phones years ago.  If I would call friends and their parents answered, I would hang up. I didn't mean to scare anybody. I was petrified of stuttering. And I didn't want to embarrass myself. I didn't want to be laughed at.  I didn't want people to say, hello, hello, hello if it took me longer to get words out..

It was kind of a very convoluted way of navigating life until I got to the point where I dodn’t wat to avoid. And this was before I really had speech therapy.

I worked for my father from the age of 13 to almost 21. My father and uncle owned a pharmacy  and I began to work for them. I had to answer phones daily .  There  was no way of getting around this. I had to say, hello, Modern Pharmacy. I didn't know who it was on the other end. There was no caller id.  My father stuttered when he was younger, much more so he had to also answer the phone.

I sort of had to put myself in speaking situations.  I had to work at a cash register. I had to answer a phone call. “Hello, Modern Pharmacy”. I had to answer. I had to ask for the prescription number. I had to ask for the date of the prescription. I had to ask for the doctor’s name. And in the early years, I'm trying to think, I don't think I had speech therapy because we didn't know that much about stuttering.

When I got older,  about the age of 20, I think I had some speech strategies. So what did I do? And also, when I was in college, I worked in the admissions office, and at first I would run away from the phone. People didn't know that I stuttered. I think I probably hid it. And all of a sudden someone said,  why is Lori not answering the phones? Uh-oh. Was I found out?

We don't want to let a phone or any technology control how we speak and how we lead our lives. So I hope some of these strategies and some of these tools help you. And again, it is a challenge, but it can be done and I now can make a call without worrying about it. I can say my name. And many of the people I work with are on the phone 90% of the day and have done really. So I want to just leave you with some words of inspiration. I think we kind of all need it, and this is actually by Queen Elizabeth II.

"It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps that bring about the most lasting change." So it's important to really do things one step at a time.

If I can help you in any way, please, my email is Lori@allislandspeech.com. My website is www.allislandspeech.com. I am Lori Melnitsky and I run All Island speech and stuttering therapy online. Have a great day.



Jan 08, 202310:13
Episode 47 : I stutter and ordered a Sweet Potato

Episode 47 : I stutter and ordered a Sweet Potato

Episode 48 Description: In this episode, Lori Melnitsky talks with every one of you through a sweet story of a “Sweet Potato” and Stuttering.
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Lori, still to this day, discusses how she feels a little embarrassed with her stuttering when she prolongs a sound . However, she was learned how to stop avoiding situations and use fluency skills .
She was also discusses how a 21-year-old who has an issue with stuttering calls stores now. One can achieve growth by making mistakes. You need to open up and express yourself and it will help you to overcome your stuttering.
In the end, she ended the episode with a quote from Brene Brown: "Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame" So, we must change our mindset that we made a mistake.
Time Stamp:
[00:29] The story of ordering a sweet potato begins
[00:56] The S sound can be challenging for some
[01:07] Why the S was prolonged
[02:18] 21-year-old had struggled to say a word and got help
[02:51] Do parents let their kids order ?
[03:11] When we allow ourselves to take a risk what is the possible outcome?
[04:52] Advice to overcome stuttering and fear
[05:38] Quote from Brene Brown
I am a Stuttering Specialist and I have been a licensed speech pathologist for over 30 years. I own and direct All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy in Plainview, NY, and online via tele health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, and CA. If you need more information, please visit my website, www.allislandspeech.com

Dec 30, 202206:07
Episode 46: Interview with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
Dec 26, 202237:52
Episode 45: Changing Self Talk for People who Stutter
Dec 19, 202211:52
Episode 44: Understanding stress anxiety and stuttering

Episode 44: Understanding stress anxiety and stuttering


Episode Description:

This beautiful episode touches on the everyday life of a speech pathologist who overcame stuttering talking honestly about the difference between stress and anxiety. Most people express concerns about stress and anxiety but don't know the cause or type of anxiety they are experiencing. It reveals the solution to this problem with practical examples from real-life situations. Stay tuned.

Topics Discussed:

• Being Intentional and brave: After Stuttering severely for over 40 treads I decided to be intentional about finding a solution. I joined the National Stuttering Association. Taking the open mic sessions was a big risk, and my long presentation was my major eye-opener on stress and anxiety.
• Stress-specific situation and Generalized anxiety: it's important to know the stress and anxiety that is causing the Stuttering. Perhaps, it is inherited or generalized anxiety. This will help to know the right steps to take.
• Some solutions to stress and Anxiety: If you are dealing with specific stress, you might need coaching, seeing a Speech therapist, etc. However, if it's General anxiety, you might need to see a psychiatrist, amongst other things too.
• The misunderstanding about Stress and Anxiety: Anxiety and stress can make Stuttering worse, and It can be overwhelming. Don't Panic! Some stuttering causes need to be understood.
• Importance of Mental Health: Mental health is really important. When you stutter, you have to speak to someone who understands.
Quotes:

• Stress might be more related to a certain situation, and anxiety is something you are feeling as a result.

Time Stamp:

[00:55] Intentional journey into Public Speaking

[04:06] Finding out the reason behind your Stuttering and Solutions

[05:53] Vacation story; how a young man got his solution

[07:43] Overcompensating in Stuttering

[08:14] Resources that could help

[09:27] Mental health and Speaking out

Resources and References:

• National Stuttering Association
• ADHD Coaching
• Dr. David Luterman
• Brene Brown (Ph.D. in social work)
• Dr. Bill Murphy, Speech pathologist
Connect with Lori Melnitsky:

I am a Stuttering Specialist. I own and direct All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy in Plainview, NY, and online via telehealth. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, and CA. If you need more information, please visit my website,
www.allislandspeech.com
Dec 11, 202211:03
Episode 43: Overcoming Stuttering Through MPI-2: 25-Year-Old Chris Shares His Story of Fluency

Episode 43: Overcoming Stuttering Through MPI-2: 25-Year-Old Chris Shares His Story of Fluency

In this episode Lori Melnitsky,  stuttering specialist and person who stuttered severely, talks to Chris age 25,  about improving fluency and the MPI-2 Stuttering program.  We had fun, didn't struggle and discussed persistence and grit. Lori@allislandspeech.com

https://www.allislandspeech.com/adult-stuttering-2


Dec 02, 202212:14
Episode 42: No one hears my child stutter in school but I hear it.
Nov 30, 202210:04
Episode 41: Stuttering is not Anyones Fault
Nov 25, 202209:31
Episode 40: I stutter. Stop telling me to accept my stuttering. Your advice was wrong for me

Episode 40: I stutter. Stop telling me to accept my stuttering. Your advice was wrong for me

In this episode Lori Melnitsky. SLP and recovered person who stutters, and stuttering specialist talks how the word acceptance is over used and people who stutter need hope.
Nov 21, 202207:23
Episode 39: Turning Struggles into Magic: The power of practicing fluency with people who stutter

Episode 39: Turning Struggles into Magic: The power of practicing fluency with people who stutter

In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about the importance of grit and practice with adults who stutter.
Nov 18, 202208:44
Episode 38: Life changing tips for Adults who Stutter :

Episode 38: Life changing tips for Adults who Stutter :

Tips to Reduce Stuttering in Adult

Are you an adult who stutters? Don’t fret. I stutter too. Today, I share tips on how to reduce stuttering as an adult. These tips have been instrumental to me over the years, and I would like you to borrow some and apply them in your life. Let me know how you find them.

  • Eye Contact: Eye contact is essential      when it comes to having engaging conversations. The best thing about eye      contact is that you do not have to keep looking at the people you are      addressing but make regular contact with them. It will help you build a      connection with them and ensure they want to listen to you.
  • Don’t hold air: When we become anxious,      we tend to hold back air, and stuttering becomes worse. Most people      believe people who stutter have a breathing problem which is not true.      With the right breathing, you can easily solve the stuttering issue.
  • Pausing: When giving a speech, there is a      lot of power in pausing. Pausing gives you an opportunity to get      comfortable, especially if you are giving a long story.

Listen to this episode to hear more tips.

Key Talking Points of the episode:

[00:55] Eye contact:

[01:9] Don’t hold air

[02:37] The power of pausing

Magical Quote from the Episode:

“Our eyes are the keys to the windows of the world. Once we avoid eye contact, we lose the listener and the engagement of conversation.”

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Oct 06, 202209:54
Episode 37:Stuttering is much more than you hear. It’s what is being hidden
Sep 21, 202209:58
Episode 36: Tips for parents to help young children acclimate to school and feel confident
Sep 13, 202222:35
Episode 35: Is there a cure for stuttering?
Aug 16, 202208:11
Episode 34: Do I tell other people I stutter?

Episode 34: Do I tell other people I stutter?

Stuttering is one of the most shameful things to most people who have the challenge. Nobody wants to confirm they stutter. Years ago, I was embarrassed to confirm that I stutter. I did not want people to find out about it.

When I was 17, I joined a group for people who stutter. I was so ashamed to accept that I stuttered. When parents bring their children to me, most promise they will open up to me, but they don't. I often must share my story with them to help them feel comfortable with me.

One major fact about stuttering is that it has no cure. Many people have learned how to manage it, while others have yet to arrive. They're not developmentally ready, and they're worried about other things, such as making friends or doing well in school.

How do we do when a child stutters? We all need to appreciate that every child is different, and they need our encouragement. It is our duty to allow them to live judgment free. We need to make them feel at peace and loved and take them to a speech pathologist.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[01:26] My story with stuttering

[03:08] What to do when a child is going through therapy and stutter

[06:09] What do we do when a child stutters?

Are you looking for a professional speech pathologist? Let's have a chat. I offer continuing education CE courses on preschool stuttering and school-age, and advanced classes on Stuttering Therapy and ADHD.

Would you Love to Connect with me? Follow me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allislandspeechandstuttering

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allislandspeech/

Aug 12, 202209:00
Episode33: Is it stuttering or word finding?
Aug 10, 202206:38
Episode 32: Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter.

Episode 32: Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter.

Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter? EP

Today I went into Panera and ordered a sandwich. I love having my sandwich with a fork and knife. The sandwich took me back to when I was younger. I ate my sandwiches without a knife or a fork because I could not ask for them. Ordering the sandwich was a whole load of trouble for me because  I couldn’t say it. I would write it on a piece of paper and end up eating without a fork and knife. Fear and shame became my portion due to my disorder.

If you are a parent with a child who stutters, I sincerely wish that you can find a speech pathologist specializing in stuttering. I know most insurance companies do not cover this, and you will find that most speech pathologists do not get renumerated which Isn’t fair.

Have you met speech experts who believe stuttering is a lost case and cannot get better? I beg to differ. With the right program, stuttering can be eliminated or reduced. The earlier you take your child to a speech pathologist, the easier it is for them to improve their speech.

This episode investigates why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter. Listen and learn.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[01:22] My story on stuttering sandwich story

[05:10] Finding a stuttering therapist

Magical Quote from the Episode:

“If you intervene early, you could stop stuttering or make it minimal. You can increase fluency if you do a lot of family involvement.”

Are you looking for a professional speech pathologist? Let’s have a chat. I offer continuing education CE courses on preschool stuttering and school-age, as well as advanced classes on Stuttering Therapy and ADHD.

Would you Love to Connect with me?

Follow me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allislandspeechandstuttering

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allislandspeech/

Jul 22, 202209:11
Episode 31: Does Stuttering Ebb and Flow: how to help

Episode 31: Does Stuttering Ebb and Flow: how to help

Does Stuttering Ebb and Flow?

One of the most challenging questions you always ask yourself is, does stuttering ebb and flow? As a stuttering specialist and speech pathologist, I confirm that it happens. If you are a parent with a child who stutters, you might have realized you have a moment when your child’s speech becomes excellent then before you know it, the stutter is back. I know how frustrating that is, but it shouldn’t worry you. I have had episodes when stuttering is severe, but it has become much better through self-care and a structured program.

There is a huge misconception that stuttering only happens when one is anxious. The truth is, you can be relaxed and still have the stuttering. Your vocal cords are vibrating and hitting themselves harder, interrupting the airflow.

Stuttering can have a negative impact on people. You may find some people trying as hard as they can to hide it by not saying what they want. Other people avoid words because they are unsure, they can get them right. To overcome the stuttering mountain, you need to have strategies in place.

An article by Sandra G Boodman suggests that the emotional component of speech disorder may offer clues to treatment. According to the article, early intervention is ideal because we can knock out and address some emotional elements that come with stuttering later. There is a boy I’ve been working with. He has always wanted to make morning announcements in school at least once a week, but his morning anxiety gets in his way, but just the other day, he messaged me saying he made the morning announcement and is proud of himself. That’s the best message ever!

In this episode, we look at stuttering ebb and flow and some strategies we can use to improve our speech. Listen to learn more.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[01:53] Demystifying the greatest misconception about stuttering

[03:24] How does stuttering ebb and flow?

[05:05] Another side to stuttering: An article by Sandra G Boodman

[07:19] A success story of an eight-year-old I’ve been working with

[12:37]Conquering the mountain of stuttering

Magical Quote from the Episode:

“The more you can stick with therapy, the more you can work on yourself as a person, the more you will have control of your inner emotions.”

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

The Big Leap- Gay Hendricks

Another Side to Stuttering- Sandra G Stuttering

Learn more from my website

Jul 14, 202215:48
Episode 31: Afraid of failing? Yes it sucks but never stop trying.

Episode 31: Afraid of failing? Yes it sucks but never stop trying.

In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about failing and overcoming. She discusses the importance of failing sometimes to succeed later on.
Jun 30, 202206:43
Episode 29: Why Lidcombe is the best for preschool and early school age stuttering (ages 3 to 7)

Episode 29: Why Lidcombe is the best for preschool and early school age stuttering (ages 3 to 7)


Are you a parent to a child who stutters? This episode is for you. Today I share one of the best programs for pre-schoolers who stutter. When choosing a program for your child, one of the things that I encourage people to consider is going to a therapist

who specializes in stuttering. Also, I always advise parents to do their homework on the programs. Some programs do more harm than good.

Today I want to share why Lidcombe is the best for preschool children. Parents interact with their children: One of the things I love seeing is parents interacting with their children during therapy. With the Lidcombe program, the interaction between the parent and child has to be there.

It is positive: Have you ever tried a program that leaves your child feeling worse than they are? Lidcombe can never be that program for you. It is filled with a lot of positivity.

It is flexible: With children, the flexibility of a program goes a long way in ensuring that they benefit from the program. The goal with Lidcombe is to eliminate stuttering.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[00:55] I love to see parents interacting with their children

[01:06] It is positive

[01:10] It can be modified as needed

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Jun 20, 202204:17
Episode 28: Understanding Executive Functioning: My child is struggling in school or Life

Episode 28: Understanding Executive Functioning: My child is struggling in school or Life

In this episode, I talk about ADHD and EF coaching, explaining how it simplifies executive functioning related to learning and ADHD. www.allislandspeech.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/768563444534843/?ref=share_group_link

Jun 06, 202206:42