Practical Thoughts Blog

How do I work on secondary characteristics in therapy?


It's (almost) NEVER breathing in stuttering therapy!

Guest Blog: Ana Paula Mumy on Becoming an “Ally of Stuttering™”

Is stuttering increasing during the pandemic?
Many speech-language pathologists have reported an increase in referrals for stuttering since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Many people who stutter have also reported that they are experiencing an increase in the frequency and severity of stuttering since the spring of 2020. What's really going on? Is COVID causing more stuttering? Read on to find out!

How to be a stuttering therapist
(Advice from a person who stutters)

Guest Blog: Stuttering is easier when we have a reason to stutter.

Stuttering and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: My Personal Story

Can I use the OASES via telepractice? (Yes!)
Many clinicians have questions about whether they can use the OASES (Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering) remotely via telepractice. The short answer is yes! The longer answer is that there are a few options that you can consider, including our *clinical license* for online administration.

What materials or programs should I use for an adolescent or adult who stutters?

Guest Blog: Eden Molineaux
I picked up her title about stuttering (of course), and as I thumbed through the pages, I realized I was reading what I had been thinking and saying for 30+ years! THIS is how we help peers and teachers (and other stakeholders) learn about how to handle stuttering! The cherry on top is that her book also help provide an advocacy perspective for children who stutter.

Guest Blog: Phuong Lien Palafox
Meet: Phuong Lien Palafox! We are happy to highlight some of our colleagues that inspire us and are doing marvelous things in the SLP profession.