commentr/StutterMarch 4, 2019

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It's great that you are doing research and are concerned for her. Here are my suggestions: • Remind her that you all love her and her fluency is not a big deal; request the siblings and others don't make fun of her and make a big deal about it • Let her know EVERYONE has moments of disfluency • Talk to her school or doctor about getting her a speech therapist. I wish I had speech therapy early in life and consistently. Let her know we all need help with something and no one is perfect. • Don't finish her sentences for her and watch your body language. Often people will make a grimace facial expression. Have a calm, smiling demeanor and let her finish. • Only give her tips/ advice if she requests it or if you ask her if you can give her advice. She may need to take a breathe before speaking and monitor her breathing. I wish you all the best!

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