Creating a Fluency Friendly Environment
Nov 07, 2020
Tips for creating a fluency friendly environment for children who stutter.
Tips to Create a Stress Free Environment for a Child Who Stutters.
What is a Fluency Friendly Environment?
- A “fluency friendly” environment refers to an environment that allows an individual who stutters to feel comfortable while communicating verbally and non-verbally.
- This environment should be supportive and allow for the Person Who Stutters (PWS) to comfortably express their wants, needs, and feelings without fear or negative feelings towards their speech.
Why is Supporting a Fluency Friendly Environment Important?
- It allows the child to express themselves without apprehension of disfluent speech
- Allows for natural and unpressured speech to occur in a controlled environment
Ways to Support your Child Who Stutters:
- Reduce your rate of speech when speaking to your child
- Encourage “Turtle Talk” when your child is speaking at an increased rate
- Lighten your linguistic load by using short and simple sentences
- Establish routines with your child that are predictable and stress-free
- Allow for wait time and eye contact when your child is communicating with you
- Carve out 15-20 minutes a day to dedicate specifically to your child
- Encourage “smooth” speech during conversation but, do not call unwanted or negative attention towards “bumpy” speech
- Encourage your child to talk about thoughts, feelings, and goals they have for their speech production
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Other Helpful Resources:
- https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/51_Stuttering.pdf
- https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/65_Cause_and_Treatment_of%20Stuttering.pdf
- https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935336§ion=Overview
- https://nicespeechlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HANDOUT-ABLE-Summary-of-Stuttering-ModificationFluency-Enhancing-Techniques.pdf
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School’s out for summer! Now what? Not sure what to do with your kiddos for the next two months? Both Richmond and Berea Parks and Recreation have filled their calendars with events that are both family-friendly and FUN! Here are just some of the options available to you! In Richmond 4th of July Celebration: Richmond’s annual 4th of July Celebration will be held at Lake Reba Park on Tuesday, July 4th! Here is a schedule of events for the day! Live Music: Tyler Hood at 5:00 PM Allnuts4Music at 6:00 PM Rock of Ages at 8:00 PM Paradise Cove Free Swim: 4:00PM - 7:00PM Free Adventure Falls Mini Golf: 4:00PM - 10:00PM Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Vendors, and Inflatables: Open at 5:00PM Fireworks: 10:00PM Movies in the Park: Movies in the Park will resume this month at Irvine McDowell Park! Movies begin at dark, and there will be vendors for snacks and beverages at each! June 23rd, 2023: Sweet Home Alabama July 28th, 2023: Dirty Dancing Paradise Cove Free Swim: Hang out and swim at Paradise Cove for FREE! Free swim lasts from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and is the perfect family outing! June 30th, 2023 July 21st, 2023 Check out the Richmond Parks and Recreation website HERE for more information on these events plus a calendar filled with even more family fun! In BErea Family Swim Nights: The Berea Swimming Pool has three remaining dates for family swim! Mark your calendars for a FREE night of fun! All dates are from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. June 20th July 11th July 25th Dive in Movies: There is no better way to enjoy a warm summer night than swimming AND a movie! Berea Parks and Recreation is hosting free movie events at the Berea swimming pool. Check out the dates and movie choices below! June 16th: “Super Pets” July 21st: Movie TBD Check out the Berea Parks and Recreation website HERE for more information on their summer calendar and pool! Be sure to take advantage of these awesome events to beat the heat and spend some quality time with your family and friends! We can’t wait to see you there!
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