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Whether you are looking for help for yourself or for your child, you may be thinking of requesting assistance from a speech therapist. You may wonder if this is the right option. There are a number of points to consider when deciding if you or your child should visit a speech therapist.
One instance in which consulting a speech therapist is a valid approach is if stuttering is so severe that it impacts your functioning. If it is so extreme that it is disruptive to your everyday life, assistance from a professional may be in order. Whether the stuttering has been a long-term problem, or whether its onset has been sudden, a speech therapist can be helpful.
A second situation is if all techniques and methods for controlling your stutter have failed. Although the techniques described in this book are easy to learn and successful for many people, they may not be as effective for you. If you have put your best effort into these techniques, and have found no relief from your stuttering, a visit to a speech therapist may be in your best interest.
Another situation which makes consulting a speech therapist a wise decision is if your stuttering is related to any medical or psychological cause. In these instances, controlling your stutter on your own may be impossible. If a preexisting medical or psychological condition is found to be at the root of your stutter, a speech therapist can direct you to the professional help that is appropriate for you.
While consulting a speech therapist is not necessary for most instances of childhood or adolescent stuttering, there are situations in which it is the best course of action. The child whose stutter is so severe that no techniques provide any relief is one of these situations. The child whose stutter places an undue burden on his everyday life is another. In most cases, children respond to natural techniques as well as adults. However, if they do not work for your child, taking him to a speech therapist can be in his best interest.
The child who refuses to cooperate in learning to control his stutter is another situation which requires a speech therapist. This does not mean hurrying to make an appointment as soon as your child refuses to comply.
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