I Got More Confident!


My name is Gianna. I have been going to speech for 5 years. I started my speech lessons when I was 3 years old.


At first, I was scared. But since the years went on I got less scared and more confident! In Speech I use two tools to help me with my speech. Those tools include slides where you stretch your word. And also, I try to take in that I stutter sometimes so I have to use bouncy speech. But I am past that and I accept it.


Today, my speech has improved a lot since 5 years ago. Now I am doing so much better, I have to go only once a week to speech.


Gianna, 8, from Logan Township, NJ


Editor’s Note: Mrs. V, Gianna’s SLP, told us that as of September 2017, Gianna was released from therapy – congratulations on that graduation, Gianna – we are glad you are doing so well! You encourage others to keep up their own good work!


It Isn’t Bad To Be Different


Hello, my name is Taran and I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I used to stutter for a long time. After I went to these classes, I stopped a little. Did you know I used to stutter for a very, very, very long time? And I used to think I was the only one in the entire world that used to stutter! I used to be laughed at a lot. Don’t let the kids bully you because you are different. It isn’t bad to be different.


My speech teacher is extra nice. She helps me with stuttering so I can speak more fluently. Remember, if somebody laughs at you for stuttering, just ignore them. My strategies are turtle talk, which means to slow down when you are talking. I also use pauses to help me slow down.


I used to play football but I was getting too hurt. I like to go to speech class. I like recess at school.


Thank you to all the kids who write letters because I enjoy reading them! You inspired me to write one too!


Taran, from Pittsburgh, PA


I Might Get a Talking Speeding Ticket


My name is Zachary and I am 7 years old. I have 2 cats. Their names are Merlin and Joey. I like to play video games.


Sometimes people tease me about my talking. And sometimes they imitate my bumpy talking or ask me why I talk like that. Sometimes people interrupt me or finish my sentence. It makes me feel kind of mad and sad at the same time. I wish people would not tease me and let me finish what I want to say.


Sometimes I bumpy talk and then other people might want to finish my sentence or interrupt me and that hurts my feelings. And if you know another person that bumpy talks, can you please let them finish? They might have something funny or important or something they really want to show you.


I have a book about bumpy talking and what can help. I can ask God for help. I can pause when I am talking. I can forward flowing talk. I can remember to take my time when I talk - or else I might get a talking speeding ticket!!


Zachary, 7, from Little Elm, TX 15


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