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		<title>How Yoga Helps Control Stuttering</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if what you know about Stuttering is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Stuttering. Everybody knows the various health benefits of yoga. This healing system, which originated in India, is well known for its principle of ensuring the harmony of the mind [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if what you know about Stuttering is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Stuttering.</p>
<p>Everybody knows the various health benefits of yoga. This healing system, which originated in India, is well known for its principle of ensuring the harmony of the mind and the body. This leads to yoga being an effective cure for a wide variety of ailments and health problems. However, not many people know that yoga is beneficial as well for seemingly minor bodily conditions such as stuttering and other speech disorders. </p>
<p>At some points in their lives, children and adults experience speech difficulties such as getting stuck on their words. While it seems it is just normal to stutter, this could pose a problem in a person&#8217;s day-to-day interaction with other people. If you stumble every time you speak, it would be very hard for you to get your message across. Worse, it can affect your self-esteem and performance in various social situations. </p>
<p>According to Yoga principles, stress has a lot to do with most speech problems. People start to stutter when they become overly stressed. Anxiety is another factor that causes people to stutter. When you are very nervous before you start speaking, your vocal cords become tensed. And when you begin to talk, you will naturally stutter. </p>
<p>Yoga experts believe that the only way to stop people from stuttering is through relaxation. This is where yoga and meditation come into play. Yoga trains people how to relax so that they can speak with much ease. Simple yoga postures and Pranayama, in particular, aid in managing stress and the stammering. When paired with speech therapy (under the supervision of a trained speech therapist), yoga and meditation can effectively reduce the frequency of stammering in people and improve their speech abilities. </p>
<p>People tend to stutter if they breathe incorrectly before and while speaking. The proper way to do it is to breathe in deeply before you start to say something and then breathe out while you are talking. Yoga can help you address breathing problems through Pranayama, which is a system that corrects breathing patterns. Pranayama uses the optimum capacity of your lungs so that you can cope with breathing and speech difficulties.</p>
<p>Are you interested in practicing yoga to control your tendency to stutter? The first things you must focus on are recognizing and accepting your speech problem. Then think about all your talents and positive attributes. In doing so, you will have a better perception of yourself. You will be less self-conscious as a result. This positive thinking will greatly help you deal with stress that causes your stammering.</p>
<p>The next step is to practice the following Yoga postures and breathing techniques to make you feel more relaxed:</p>
<p>The best time to learn about Stuttering is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Stuttering experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>? Surya Namaskar (sun salutation)</p>
<p>? Progressive relaxation techniques and meditation </p>
<p>? Suksham Vyayama (a relaxing breathing exercise)</p>
<p>? Concentrating on breathing to make it easier for you to deal with stressful thoughts</p>
<p>? Positive attitude for better self-esteem and self-image</p>
<p>? Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhana that help solve breathing problems</p>
<p>? Simhasana (lion pose) </p>
<p>Without a doubt, yoga is an effective way to heal stuttering. It is advised that you practice yoga with the help of a trained yoga therapist to train you about proper relaxation and breathing techniques.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Various Treatment Options for Stuttering in Adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anderseriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stuttering is an impediment to normal, fluent speech. It is a complex set of speech behaviors that include repetition of sounds or syllables, hesitation, and difficulty pronouncing a word or group of words. If you always find your words stuck at the tip of your tongue, you are not alone. More than three million Americans [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stuttering is an impediment to normal, fluent speech. It is a complex set of speech behaviors that include repetition of sounds or syllables, hesitation, and difficulty pronouncing a word or group of words. </p>
<p>If you always find your words stuck at the tip of your tongue, you are not alone. More than three million Americans suffer from this speech difficulty. For sure, you know how hard it is to cope with the condition, not to mention the mocking reaction of others whenever they hear stutters in a speech. </p>
<p>There is no single cure for stammering. However, stutterers can heave a sigh of relief from the fact that their condition can be reduced so that they will become more comfortable with speaking and interacting with people. Because the speech problem varies from one person to another, people who stutter also need different kinds of treatment. The treatment method you will use must be tailored according to your unique symptoms. That way, it will be easy and quick for you to improve your speech fluency. </p>
<p>Nowadays, a wide array of treatments is available for people who stutter. Here are some of the therapies and other treatment options you may consider to control your tendency to stumble when you talk.</p>
<p>Anti-Stuttering Medications</p>
<p>Make sure that the medications you are going to take to reduce stammering are prescribed by your doctor. Certain medications such as risperidone, olanzapine, and haloperidol typically lower the incidence of stammering by 30 to 50 percent. Ask your doctor about the side effects of these drugs, so you will be well prepared if there&#8217;s any. </p>
<p>I trust that what you&#8217;ve read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.</p>
<p>Avoid medications that trigger or increase the severity of stammering. These drugs include SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Zoloft and Prozac. Ritalin, a dopamine agonist, is not recommended as well for stutterers.</p>
<p>Stammering Modification Therapy</p>
<p>This treatment method does not aim to stop a person&#8217;s stammering altogether, simply because it is impossible. As the term implies, the therapy modifies or alters stammering to make the condition less severe. In addition, the therapy helps eliminate avoidance to social situations and reduce the fear associated with stammering. With the help of a clinically trained speech specialist, you can make yourself a better speaker despite your tendency to stutter, thanks to stammering modification therapy.</p>
<p>Fluency Shaping Therapy</p>
<p>This therapy uses proper articulation, breathing, and relaxation techniques to train a person to speak fluently.<br />
When you undergo fluency shaping therapy, you will learn how to speak correctly and reduce stammering by breathing with your diaphragm, slowly increasing the tension in your vocal cord as you start speaking, prolonging vowels to slow down your rate of speaking, and lessening the pressure on your articulation.<br />
The therapy takes about one to two years to complete. After the therapy, you will notice significant improvements in your speech such as slower and more fluent speech. About 70 percent of patients get successful results from fluency shaping therapy. </p>
<p>Anti-Stuttering Devices</p>
<p>Devices that are designed to stop stuttering are found to be effective when used with fluency shaping therapy. These gadgets provide a modified auditory feedback to their users, helping them to hear their speaking voice. </p>
<p>Knowing enough about Stuttering to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you&#8217;ve just learned about Stuttering, you should have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Essential Ideas about Stuttering in Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every parent wants to catch the first words of their children. They are eagerly waiting for the time that their kids can finally talk and express what they want to say through words. It is only normal to feel a bit warned and problematic after learning that they are finding it hard to speak when they are already at the right age. Stuttering is common to younger ones like those in preschool. How would you know that the condition should already be referred to a professional? </p>
<p>If the kid is really young, you must give them enough time and allow them to keep up with their own pace on how fast or how slow they will be able to learn how to talk properly. The best thing that you can do to guide and help them at this point is by talking to them and helping your kids pronounce the words that they are finding hard to say. You must not hurry them to talk straight and right because it will eventually come. They must not feel any pressure whenever they want to say something. You should let them finish what they have to say without any interruptions. Through this, they will be able to practice how to construct their sentences and put words together to be able to verbalize what they want to let other people know.</p>
<p>If they are at the right age or even while they are young but the condition is already hindering their social growth, this is when you should start seeking help by getting them treated by the right professionals. In this case, you can get them checked by a professional speech language pathologist. If you don&#8217;t know anyone, you must try to research about similar cases because the results will give you good leads as to the right people that you can consult about the matter. </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have accurate details regarding Stuttering, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don&#8217;t let that happen: keep reading.</p>
<p>Normal Phase</p>
<p>This is a phase that everybody goes through as part of speech development. This situation is actually referred to as psuedostuttering or dysfluency, which is only normal and must not raise warning signals. The child is trying to imitate sounds and say the words that express how they feel. This is a new experience for them so it is only natural that they fumble with their words as they repeat syllables, they substitute the sounds of the words, they pause in the process of saying difficult words or they aren&#8217;t able to say what they want to.</p>
<p>The more pressure that you will put on them to finish fast with what they want to convey or to prompt them to say the right things, they will stutter all the more. This is because they will feel the pressure. They are already excited as it is with this new phase that they are beginning to learn. It won&#8217;t help if you will add any factors to stress them out all the more. </p>
<p>The best way to diagnose if your child&#8217;s stuttering is already causing them problems is to give them time and observe how they deal with it. If the condition is not causing them any troubles, then you should leave your worries behind for the meantime.  </p>
<p>Is there really any information about Stuttering that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Types of Neuropharmacological Agents in Treating Stuttering</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary. Because the cause of stuttering has never been clearly defined, the use of pharmacological agents has not been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.</p>
<p>Because the cause of stuttering has never been clearly defined, the use of pharmacological agents has not been encouraged ever since. In addition, people who stutter experience different effects of drugs prescribed for treatment.</p>
<p>As such, there are different perspectives being taken in drug treatment for stuttering. From the etiological theories, experts view mainly the cause of stuttering as a psychological problem. It further explains that stuttering is a result of repressed needs or unconscious expression of internal conflicts.</p>
<p>Theories later see stuttering as a series of learned behaviours arising from psychological causes such as fear and anxiety. There are some theories that view stuttering as a genetic disorder. Scientific evidences later developed based on neurological motor and sensory deficits. These genetic abnormalities are combined with motor control deficits, learned behaviours, and psychological deficits as combined cause of stuttering.</p>
<p>Following these theories, still several pharmaceutical agents are invented to cure the disorder. Examples of agents based on these etiological theories are antipsychotics, neuroleptics, and sedatives and tranquilizers.</p>
<p>Antipsychotics include the use of carbon dioxide inhalation in 1948. This treatment would leave the stutterer unconscious for a moment and then followed by psychomotor excitement. Several psychological-related conditions such as phobias, hysteria, and disassociative states are treated with carbon dioxide. However, some experiments proved the ineffectiveness of carbon dioxide treatment in stuttering.</p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Stuttering, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>The neuroleptics are antipsychotic drugs that affect the psychomotor activity. Fortunately, they do not have hypnotic effects nor are sleep-inducing agents. Examples of neuroleptics used in treating stuttering are thioridaxine, trifluoperazine, and haloperidol. Experiments showed that thioridaxine and trifluoperazine reduce the severity of stuttering but not the frequency. Meanwhile, haloperidol is the most effective drug that improves stuttering symptoms as of to date but seldom prescribed because of its adverse effects such as dizziness.</p>
<p>Because of the popular theory of fear and anxiety as probable cause of stuttering, many experts have prescribed the use of sedatives and tranquilizers. An example of drug that has been tried but with little effect is the antihistamine, which has anti-anxiety and hypnotic effects. </p>
<p>Other minor tranquilizers include reserpine and meprobamate. Both are effective in lessening anxiety and physical tension.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, there are also drugs being prescribed based on a symptomatic and serendipitous basis. Some drugs are prescribed to cure the symptom of stuttering rather than the underlying etiology. For instance, neostignine was used because it was effective in treating spastic conditions, which some studies consider stuttering as a form of spasm. Luckily, some experiments showed positive results.</p>
<p>In addition, verapamil is a drug prescribed due to serendipitous basis?a calcium channel blocker is used in treating cardiac arrhythmia. Like neostignine, experiments also showed favourable results. It is believed that verapamil might also reduce spasm in the muscles of articulation the way it does in the cardiac muscles. Other types of cardiac medications also showed positive effects on stuttering.</p>
<p>Yet, there are two vital factors in treating stuttering. One, there is no single drug approach that has been proven better quality. Second, even experiments showed favourable results, these drugs did not eradicate the stuttering.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve picked some pointers about Stuttering that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won&#8217;t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don&#8217;t use it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The Way to Stuttering Therapy through Telemedicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of Stuttering, what comes to mind is usually basic information that&#8217;s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there&#8217;s a lot more to Stuttering than just the basics. This advanced method of treating stuttering is still young, but studies have continually emerged through time. This ?remote? treatment of stuttering uses the low [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When most people think of Stuttering, what comes to mind is usually basic information that&#8217;s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there&#8217;s a lot more to Stuttering than just the basics.</p>
<p>This advanced method of treating stuttering is still young, but studies have continually emerged through time. This ?remote? treatment of stuttering uses the low cost video conferencing.</p>
<p>Video conferencing is the amalgam of audio, video, and communication network technologies for real-time interaction. Like the schools where students participate in distance education, the telemedicine uses electronic signals to transfer medical data from one site to another. This method is growing and being used by many health care providers.</p>
<p>Such method requires the use advanced technologies such as high-resolution photographs, radiological images, sounds, patient records, and video-conferencing.</p>
<p>This telemedicine offers many advantages. One example is the appeal of being able to visit and interact with a client without travelling outside one&#8217;s clinic. This lessens transactional costs. Another advantage, which is important, is the ability to reach people from remotest areas where there are no available health providers.</p>
<p>However, all video-conferencing systems are an expensive room-based scheme. This is because it requires several significant components for both parties such as microphone, camera, and digitizer. The latter is very important for it converts audio and video into necessary digital form or codec to be able to transfer data efficiently.</p>
<p>See how much you can learn about Stuttering when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
<p>Most computers are equipped with multimedia components such as audio capture and playback capabilities. The purpose of such components is to convert the audio signal into a digital code. Because this causes a large amount of information to be processed, there should be a compressor. This will reduce the amount of information so that the signal will not erode over a shared network of computers. This compressor uses a codec. It is typically integrated into the computer software. The smaller the data to be transmitted and the larger the capacity of bandwidth to contain data, the fastest the information is transferred.</p>
<p>With telemedicine, it is also important for computers to have a video camera that captures and displays video images. These cameras often cost between $100 and $900. Again, these video images are large data being transferred in a shared network. That is why it is very important to compress this data through codec. Lastly, the computer needs an Internet service provider. It is best to use Ethernet network at this process for modem connection is slower.</p>
<p>As such, studies show that this method can also provide therapeutic interaction with adults who stutter. Some considerations should be noted too such as challenges related to stability and speed of network connections. However, this can be minimized in some instances like controlling the time and the network traffic during video-conferencing activities.</p>
<p>This process does not aim to be a substitute to direct face-to-face treatment as of to date. However, because of technology, the use of video-conferencing may supplement the lack of treatment in several cases. This process may provide opportunities for therapeutic treatment for people with proximity problems. It will also enable people who stutter to interact with other people from different locations or countries.</p>
<p>This therapeutic treatment using video conferencing is no doubt a potential tool for remote stuttering intervention.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>What Can Parents Do To Help a Child That Stutters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you&#8217;ll find that the subject of Stuttering is certainly no exception.</p>
<p>Stuttering is something that happens to a child is between the ages of 2 and 5. It may disappear as the child grows older but it doesn&#8217;t mean you should not take any action. To help you, here are a few things that you can do together. </p>
<p>1. Whenever you speak, make sure to say it slowly and with frequent pauses. Studies show that this is more effective than criticizing your child because it is not their fault that they have this problem.  </p>
<p>2. If you know what your child wants to ask, never cut them off and just give them time to finish what they have to say. Remember to listen to what he or she is saying, not how it is expressed. </p>
<p>3. You should also reduce the number of questions you ask your child. By giving them more time to speak freely, you enable the child to express their own ideas. Of course, you have to acknowledge what they said so they know you heard them by using facial expressions or other body language.  If the child is right in front of you, always maintain eye contact. </p>
<p>4. Letting your child speak should be done at a regular time daily. One good example is when you are eating. This is because everyone is present at the table. There shouldn&#8217;t be any disruptions while you are together so you should turn off the television or the radio. </p>
<p>The best time to learn about Stuttering is before you&#8217;re in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable Stuttering experience while it&#8217;s still free.</p>
<p>5. If you are not doing anything during the day, set a certain time in the morning or the afternoon. Give them the opportunity to do whatever they want and you should join in. This is considered as a confidence builder especially among children since they know they can talk about anything with the parent. </p>
<p>6. You are not the only one who should take the brunt when your child stutters. Your spouse needs to help out. If you have other kids, they should do the same because those who stutter will find it easier to talk with people around. </p>
<p>7. Should you correct a child for mispronouncing a word? Not all the time. The important thing is that hey enjoy talking because corrections although well intentioned have a way of making the child very self-conscious of the way they speak. </p>
<p>These are the things you can do as a parent and as a family if one member stutters. But a parent can only do so much if the problem is getting out of hand. For that, you will need to see a specialist who is trained in various techniques to help treat the disorder. This person is known as a speech language pathologist. </p>
<p>Before treatment is done, the pathologist will have to do ask you some questions. There will be one on one interaction between the specialist and the child. You will also have to keep a journal as to how often the stuttering occurs. There is no cure or one treatment that works so this is done through trial and error. </p>
<p>When you look for speech language pathologist, make sure that he or she is a licensed professional certified by the state and by ASHA or American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. You can also get a referral from the Stuttering Foundation of America, a nearby university, hospital or clinic. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve picked some pointers about Stuttering that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won&#8217;t really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don&#8217;t use it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>A Stuttering Modification Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about Stuttering? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about Stuttering. It is an intensive interval therapy program for people who stutter. First conducted in 1987 Germany, this therapy program was named after Van Riper from whom [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about Stuttering? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about Stuttering.</p>
<p>It is an intensive interval therapy program for people who stutter. First conducted in 1987 Germany, this therapy program was named after Van Riper from whom it took several of its basic underlying principles of treatment.</p>
<p>It is called the Van Riper Program as Intensive Interval Therapy. It is called interval because of its block schedule system?a five-day duration of segments with six to eight weeks between the segments. It is called intensive because of its long period of session during segments?about eight hours a day.</p>
<p>The basic principles of this program involve the preference and utilization of stuttering modification approach over a fluency shaping approach. It also considers motivation and relapse as major difficulties in many adult stuttering therapies. In addition, it believes that therapist plays a lesser role in most adult stuttering therapies.</p>
<p>The Van Riper Program is done in a group?about 12 patients with two therapists. This is often conducted in a church-run boarding house. In Germany, the therapists include Andreas Starke, together with Angelika Engert and Bernd Koppenhagen.</p>
<p>There are five weeks overall in the process. The first week focuses on identification. The two major goals in this initial week are improving the understanding of each patient&#8217;s stuttering and making patients understand the basic concepts of speech production. This segment involves a video recording of each patient and recorded ten-minute conversational speech and five-minute reading. This is followed by lectures on speech production and analysis of the video recordings.</p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Stuttering, keep reading.</p>
<p>The second week focuses on desensitization. The major goal of this segment is to desensitize patients to the expectation and experience of stuttering. This phase include exercises in maintaining eye contact, analyzing reactions to stuttering, and regaining control in stuttering event. In this phase, patients are expected to make modifications in their reactions to stuttering such as avoiding, interjections, and postponing.</p>
<p>The next week uses the cancellation procedure from Van Riper&#8217;s technique with introduction and practice processes. This stage teaches patients with slow motion speech with attention given to precise prolongation of natural speed production and the use of pauses. Records have shown that frequency of stuttering have substantial reduction in most patients.</p>
<p>Aside from introduction and practice, the fourth week now employs the pull-outs devised by Van Riper. This is simpler than the process in the previous stage. Patients are trained to gain control of the stuttering event, thus completing the word through slow movement. Most patients rarely have difficulty achieving this process. Often than not, they find such process pleasurable.</p>
<p>In addition, the fourth week involves less outdoor activities and telephone sessions. However, for ensuring their fluency, a 15 to 20 minute public speech is done as an exercise.</p>
<p>Lastly, the final week involves no exercise anymore. It is more of reviewing the sequence of therapy and instructs the patients to work their way backwards. In addition, the therapists further explain the sources of relapse and discuss specific characteristics of a life of a person who stutter.</p>
<p>In a recent survey, this stuttering modification process has been successful so far in many patients.</p>
<p>Now you can be a confident expert on Stuttering. OK, maybe not an expert. But you should have something to bring to the table next time you join a discussion on Stuttering.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>Effective communication with stuttering people</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To make communication more effective with people, who have speech problems such as stuttering, it is a must that other people exert more effort in understanding the condition and knowing how to deal with them. The following are some tips that people without speech impediments can use to better communicate with people that stutter. 1. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To make communication more effective with people, who have speech problems such as stuttering, it is a must that other people exert more effort in understanding the condition and knowing how to deal with them. The following are some tips that people without speech impediments can use to better communicate with people that stutter.</p>
<p>1. Fight the urge to end their sentences or say words for them. This is a very practical tip in creating better communication with people who stutter. Why? Because when try to finish their sentences, they get nervous and conscious that makes the room for error larger. Not doing this will make people stutter feel respected and one way of letting them know that they are not too different from normal people. </p>
<p>2. Refrain from saying words or phrases such as &#8220;Take a breath,&#8221;  &#8220;Relax,&#8221; or &#8220;Slow down&#8221;. When you say these phrases?even if you have good intentions?will only make the person who suffer from stuttering feel more like they are different and there&#8217;s something wrong from them. Saying these things is like rubbing salt into the wound and will make them feel more ostracized from the society. Instead of saying these things, try more encouraging words such as &#8220;I understand&#8221; or &#8220;Go on&#8221; even if it takes them some time to finish the sentence. </p>
<p>3. Don&#8217;t look like you do not understand what he or she is saying. For people without speech problems, it is understandable to have a hard time understanding the words and sentences of people that suffer from stuttering. But then again, it is important that we show these people that they are no different from us. Most of the time stuttering is caused by none acceptance or rejection from a community. The best way to effectively send the message that we care is by understanding them even if it takes more time and effort. </p>
<p>4. Be more understanding and patient in listening to people who stutter. This can be shown by allowing the person to finish speaking. This is very important and a must be followed tip for communicating with people who stutter because one of the reasons behind all the stuttering that a person does is his anxiety and his lack of social skills. Being patient and allowing a person that stutters to finish what he is saying gives them the feeling of respect and acceptance which is important to their therapy.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have accurate details regarding Stuttering, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don&#8217;t let that happen: keep reading.</p>
<p>5. Be more sensitive. If you are conversing with a person with speech problem such as stuttering, a moderate pace is very significant because it allows the conversation to naturally flow in a more relaxed manner and subtle rate. If you were talking too fast, this would put pressure on the person that stutter which will make it harder for him or her to communicate effectively. </p>
<p>6. Don&#8217;t show any signs of pity. The worse thing that can happen to a person with disabilities is to be treated with so much pity. Unless these people are asking for it we should look at them with pity. We should give them an equal chance to everything. </p>
<p>7. Always maintain eye contact. Making eye contact is important for strengthening respect. Looking a person in the eye in a conversation gives them the feeling of respect.  </p>
<p>8. Don&#8217;t pretend that you understand what the stuttering person said even if you didn&#8217;t. Most people who stutter won&#8217;t mind repeating themselves if you tell them honestly that you didn&#8217;t fully understand what he or she just said.</p>
<p>By saying, &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry, I didn&#8217;t understand what you said&#8221; will help them exert more effort in communicating effectively. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>A Speech Language Therapist Can Help Treat Stuttering</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>anderseriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of Stuttering, what comes to mind is usually basic information that&#8217;s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there&#8217;s a lot more to Stuttering than just the basics. Stuttering is a speech disorder. Fortunately, someone can help even if there is no permanent cure and this person is known as a Speech [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When most people think of Stuttering, what comes to mind is usually basic information that&#8217;s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there&#8217;s a lot more to Stuttering than just the basics.</p>
<p>Stuttering is a speech disorder. Fortunately, someone can help even if there is no permanent cure and this person is known as a Speech Language Pathologist or SLP. </p>
<p>This professional is educated in the study of human communication, its development and the various disorders so they know how to help a patient. They hold a master&#8217;s degree under their belt and must pass a state certification or licensure exam in order to practice as well as a certificate from the ASHA or American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. If the doctor is not around, a speech assistant can help out. </p>
<p>Before the SLP can treat the child, some tests need to be done because treatment for one patient is different with another. You must remember that stuttering varies depending on the child&#8217;s age, type and gender so this needs to be tailor made. Sometimes, the professional will need to use various strategies to treat the disorder. </p>
<p>A language intervention activity is one example. Here, the specialist will interact with the child by playing and talking. Pictures, books and other instruments are sometimes used if this will help stimulate language development. When the child is unable to pronounce something properly, this is when repetition exercises will be used. </p>
<p>Another is articulation therapy also known as sound production. Here the specialist will teach the child how to pronounce certain letters and produce the correct sound. A demonstration is used so the child will know how to move the tongue. In both cases, therapy sessions can be done one on one or with a small group.   </p>
<p>Other examples include airflow therapies, anxiety reduction techniques, attitudinal therapy, biofeedback methods, rhythmic speech, trial therapy and vocal control.</p>
<p>If your Stuttering facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Stuttering information slip by you.</p>
<p>If your child is diagnosed with stuttering, the only thing to do now is find a specialist who can help. You can get a referral from your doctor or look around in the phone directory. Some states have associations with listing of licensed and certified specialists.</p>
<p>Parents should also do their part in helping the child since a session with the specialist is not enough to make the problem go away. In fact, studies show that parents who are very supportive are able to complete the program the quickest with long term results. </p>
<p>This happens by creating a relaxed environment at home so the child can speak. The parent should also speak slowly so the child will be able to learn how to say the word correctly. </p>
<p>The specialist may recommend certain SLP activities and drills to be done at home to ensure continued progress outside the clinic. </p>
<p>The use of medication has also been used to treat stuttering but given that it has side effects, it is no longer used. There are also devices that have been invented. </p>
<p>Advances in science make it easier these days to get treatment for people who stutter. If you have a child, take him or her to a speech language pathologist. If you have it, do the same thing and educate yourself about the proper treatment options. Remember that this disorder neither has a cure nor a single remedy and the only thing it can do now is reduce the number of disruptions when a person is speaking.</p>
<p>We have a long way to go before we can say goodbye to stuttering. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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		<title>The emotional effects of stuttering on children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Stuttering? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Stuttering. Many people don&#8217;t realize it but stuttering greatly affects the emotional state of a person, especially that of a child. The emotional effects of stuttering on children alone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Stuttering? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Stuttering.</p>
<p>Many people don&#8217;t realize it but stuttering greatly affects the emotional state of a person, especially that of a child. The emotional effects of stuttering on children alone are very much devastating on his or her emotional health. Not only that, stuttering unfavorably affects not just a child&#8217;s social skills but his or her communication skills as well. </p>
<p>Because of stuttering, many kids think that making friends and building relationships become very disappointing and sometimes traumatizing. Having to live through stuttering at this stage in a person&#8217;s life is very awkward and painful. Friends also don&#8217;t come easy for children with stutters according to research kids with a stutter often have to cope up with bullying from peers and classmates. </p>
<p>Studies say that 40 percent of school-aged kids who suffer from stuttering reveal that they been a victim of teasing, bullying, name-calling and worst of all, experienced physical harassment because of their condition. They confess that just because they don&#8217;t speak too well, other kids simply don&#8217;t respect them and don&#8217;t listen when they try to say something. The tendency of this inability to express one&#8217;s self is for stuttering kids to be introverts, always veering away from crowds who might judge and tease them. </p>
<p>Majority of school administrators also agrees that children that stutter are bullied 82 percent of the time inside the classroom, within the school vicinity, and even outside the school premises. This is because many kids without speech problems try to make fun of them especially when there&#8217;s no adult nearby. </p>
<p>Kids get their self-confidence and esteem from the people around them, people like their families, authority figures or people outside their family unit that they look up to and of course their localized peer group.  As children become more mature, the influence that their friends have on them steadily increases and the need to be part of a bigger stratum in society becomes more prevalent.  </p>
<p>Those of you not familiar with the latest on Stuttering now have at least a basic understanding. But there&#8217;s more to come.</p>
<p>Children suffering from stuttering are often set aside and picked last or not picked at all to join any of the related activities of a certain group. This makes them feel that they are unwanted, resulting to low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, mood swings, lack of initiative, depression attacks, and a weak personality in the long run. </p>
<p>What can be done?</p>
<p>Parents and teachers can greatly help a lot to lessen the emotional effects on shuttering on children. This is because they can directly affect how the child with stuttering problems think and socialize with others. </p>
<p>For parents, they should always give their full support to their kids that suffer from stuttering no matter what. They should be able to explain to their kids what is their condition, its causes, how it happens, and what could be done about it to make kids feel that they are not alone in dealing with the problem. Parents must always provide their kids an environment that where they can feel safe, loved, and nurtured for them to overcome the condition at their own pace. </p>
<p>Teachers can also play a big role in helping minimize the effects of stuttering on kids. This is by extending a helping hand and more patience to child in the school setting. Teachers must realize that kids who stutter tend to lose self esteem quickly so they must do something to make the child understand that he or she is not inferior compared to other classmates. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, proud owner of this top ranked web hosting reseller site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
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