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frustrated with their When children get stuttering, what do you say?


I would also be frustrated; it’s horrible not to be able to talk. But you know something, it’s not your fault, and I’m going to teach you how to play with the words and enjoy pulling them out! —Marina Llobera O’Brien, Palma de Mallorca, Spain


It is hard when you can’t get the words out, but you will get there, so keep trying and I will keep listening. — Elaine Kelman, London, England


Is there anything effective or powerful you say to clients that seems to resonate?


Stuttering is one small part of who you are. It doesn’t need to define you and there are many people who stutter who lead successful and happy lives.—Voon Pang, Auckland, New Zealand


This is so important. I always encourage clients to openly discuss their concerns and their issues. I further encourage clients to ask a family member, significant other, or a close friend to participate in their therapy program. — Mark J. Witkind, Miami, Florida, USA


I can see that you struggle with your speech, but I’m glad you said it! I want to hear what you want to say. I don’t care how you say it. — Katri Luhtalampi, Tampere, Finland


With adult clients, I spend more time listening and guide them to see value in themselves and encourage them to face their fears, and things that they tend to avoid. — Ponjit Jithavech, Bangkok, Thailand


I’d say this is a new opportunity. Stuttering is a huge puzzle and as we move each piece, the other pieces will start moving.— Mara Luque, Buenos Aires, Argentina


INTERNATIONAL STUTTERING AWARENESS DAY: OCTOBER 22 Advice From Speech-Language Pathologists Around the World


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