Episode 98: How to Help Children Who Stutter (Kindergarten Through Second Grade)
From Stuttering Demystified & Beyond by Lori Melnitsky
January 26, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Lori discusses the importance of starting stuttering therapy at a young age and the emotional challenges faced by children who stutter.
In this episode, Lori discusses the importance of starting stuttering therapy at a young age and why the early years are so critical. She explores the emotional side of stuttering too, including feeling stuck, being shy, and struggling to express thoughts and feelings, and shares how supportive communication can make a lasting difference.
People in this episode
Host: Lori Melnitsky
Topics covered
- stuttering therapy
- emotional impact of stuttering
- supportive communication
- early intervention
- child development
Keywords
- stuttering
- therapy
- children
- kindergarten
- emotional support
- communication
- early intervention
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