Stuttering is a debilitating communicative disorder. It is a disorder that affects the fluency or flow of speech. It disrupts our verbal expressions with specific, involuntary and characteristic behaviours. The initial consonant repetition is the most common characteristic. This may be associated with phonic/sound blocking at the commencement of an utterance. This blocking behaviour impedes […]

During the initial consultation, parents often attempt to describe the behaviours of their child. Behaviours that may have been causing concern. Child behaviour is an important aspect of assessment as it may indicate underlying developmental, emotional or cognitive delay or disorder. Whether this information is for the Speech Pathologist, General Practitioner or Paediatrician, you can […]