Helpful Hints to Improve Fluency at Home
1. Model your speech with a slow and relaxed
rate. This is far more effective then
telling your child to "slow down" or "try it again slowly".
2. Reduce the number of questions you ask your
child. Children speak more freely if
they are expressing their own ideas.
3. Use facial expressions and other body language . This will let your child know that you are listening to the message and not how they are saying the message.
4. Have all family members take turns talking and listening. Children find it easier to talk when there are fewer interruptions and they have the listener's attention.
5. Convey that you accept your child as he/she
is. The most important thing you could
do is to support your child whether he/she stutters or not.