Stuttering Demystified & Beyond

Tips to Reduce Stuttering in Adult Are you an adult who stutters? Don’t fret. I stutter too. Today, I share tips on how to reduce stuttering as an adult. These tips have been instrumental to me over the years, and I would like you to borrow some and apply them in your life. Let me know how you find them. Eye Contact: Eye contact is essential      when it comes to having en...

In this episode I talk about the iceberg analogy and why stuttering is hidden. www.allislandspeech.com

This week's guest is Michelle Yackow, a Speech-language pathologist. In this episode, Michelle gives tips for parents to help young children acclimate to school and feel confident. She works with children on their social pragmatic communication challenges while supporting their desired outcomes. Michelle has experience working with high-functioning kids with autism in elementary school. For years,...

In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about this topic. Is there a cure for stuttering? www.allislandspeech.com

Stuttering is one of the most shameful things to most people who have the challenge. Nobody wants to confirm they stutter. Years ago, I was embarrassed to confirm that I stutter. I did not want people to find out about it. When I was 17, I joined a group for people who stutter. I was so ashamed to accept that I stuttered. When parents bring their children to me, most promise they will open up to m...

In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about the confusion between word finding and stuttering. www.allislandspeech.com

Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter? EP Today I went into Panera and ordered a sandwich. I love having my sandwich with a fork and knife. The sandwich took me back to when I was younger. I ate my sandwiches without a knife or a fork because I could not ask for them. Ordering the sandwich was a whole load of trouble for me because  I couldn’t say it. I would write it on a...

Does Stuttering Ebb and Flow? One of the most challenging questions you always ask yourself is, does stuttering ebb and flow? As a stuttering specialist and speech pathologist, I confirm that it happens. If you are a parent with a child who stutters, you might have realized you have a moment when your child’s speech becomes excellent then before you know it, the stutter is back. I know how frustra...

In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about failing and overcoming. She discusses the importance of failing sometimes to succeed later on.

Are you a parent to a child who stutters? This episode is for you. Today I share one of the best programs for pre-schoolers who stutter. When choosing a program for your child, one of the things that I encourage people to consider is going to a therapist who specializes in stuttering. Also, I always advise parents to do their homework on the programs. Some programs do more harm than good. Today I...

In this episode, I talk about ADHD and EF coaching, explaining how it simplifies executive functioning related to learning and ADHD. www.allislandspeech.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/768563444534843/?ref=share_group_link

In this episode Lori talks about how fear can stop you. Lori is a life coach helping people overcome challenges and also ADHD. Lori@allislandspeech.com

In this episode, I discuss my journey to fluent speech after age 30. As a person who stutters, a stuttering specialist, and a speech pathologist, I am confident that not all stuttering adults are nervous and need medicine.  www.allislandspeech.com Do not give up:  I was way over age 30.  It took me time to find the right help. Do not give up!!!!!

In this episode I talk about helping college students succeed with ADHD and how to listen as parents.

In this episode I talk about the MPI 2 stuttering program for teens and adults. Listen to fluency specialist and speech pathologist talk about her personal journey as a person who stutters and has treated hundreds of children and adults who stutter. www.allislandspeech.com

Part 2: In this episode Leah continues her heart breaking and heart warming story with ADHD and dyslexia.

Part 1: In this episode, I interview my daughter Leah who talks about her experience with ADHD and dyslexia in high school and college. 

In this episode I talk about the basics of ADHD and why understanding it is so important. Many people with ADHD and executive functioning view themselves as having a deficit as the name implies. However if we explain early on what it is and how we can live with ADHD productivity and confidence improved.  For more info on coaching please visit www.allislandspeech.com   Lori@alllislan...

In this episode I talk about using the word stuttering so it is not a taboo word. There no reason to not use the word.  Lori Melnitsky is a speech pathologist who stutters.  As a young child the word was not heard often.  Many use smooth vs. bumpy instead of stuttering.  Here is my opinion of using the word. https://www.allislandspeech.com/

In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Koltun. At the age of 22, Rebecca had to learn to speak after a tragic skiing accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She is an extraordinary young woman with an incredible story.  Visit here to shop her artwork.

In this episode I talk when to start stuttering therapy in children and three easy tips to follow.  Feel free to enter info below https://lori-melnitsky.mykajabi.com/mythsandfacts

In this episode I discuss ways to use positive words to encourage and motivate our children.

In this episode I talk about fun and innovative ways to work with preschool stuttering.

In this episode I explain why some fluency strategies work and others do not. Click here to download my free guide: Myths and Facts Behind Stuttering.

In this episode Lori Melnitsky, a SLP who stutters discusses three simple ways to decrease stuttering in adults and improve communication.