Tips for talking with the child who stammers

Tips for talking with the child who stammers

  1. Speak with the child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently.
  2. Reduce the number of questions you ask the child. Comment more on what s/he has said so s/he knows you have heard him/her.
  3. Use your facial expressions and other body language to convey to your child you are listening.
  4. Use slow, calm and relaxed speech, with plenty of pauses and undivided attention as often as possible.
  5. Encourage all members of the family to learn to take turns talking and listening so the child does not feel s/he needs to rush to talk.
  6. Observe the way you interact with the child
  7. Convey that you accept the child as s/he is.
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