Fluency means the rhythm of speech. Stuttering disrupts the fluency of speech. Children who stutter may repeat sounds or words, prolong sounds, or may have complete blocks in which a word will not come out. Stuttering is sometimes accompanied by other behaviors such as eye blinks, facial grimaces, or other body movements in attempts to say a word.
The Cobb County Library System (www.cobbcat.org) has several resources for parents of children who stutter:
If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents (Book)
Therapy in Action: The School-Age Child Who Stutters (Video)
Stuttering and Your Child: Questions and Answers (Book)
Stuttering and Your Child: A Videotape for Parents
Let's Talk About Stuttering (Book)
Check the posts under the websites category of this blog to find stuttering resources online.
