It's Just the Way I Talk: Facts About Stuttering for Ages 5-8 (Mrs. Speech Books) - Softcover

Tillock, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798990615366

Publisher: Mrs. Speech LLC, 2024

Synopsis

Does your child wonder: "What is stuttering? Am I the only one who talks this way?"

Discover "It's Just the Way I Talk," the essential guide that brings clarity and comfort to children (ages 5-8, and valuable for older kids too!) navigating stuttering. This book tackles common questions and anxieties head-on, empowering young readers with a deep understanding and promoting a positive communication environment for the whole family.

Unlock the Truth About Stuttering:

• Clear Explanations: Demystify stuttering (also known as stammering) with child-friendly facts about what it is, why it happens, and why it's a perfectly normal brain difference – not a fault.
• Embrace Acceptance: Foster self-acceptance and confidence by showing children they are not alone and that stuttering doesn't reflect intelligence or ability.
• Beyond the "Why": Address critical questions like "Can it be cured?" and "Is it my fault?" with honest, empowering explanations designed to reduce fear and foster self-assurance.
• Practical Insights: While primarily informative, the book also touches on helpful coping strategies, promoting "smooth speech" techniques like pausing and light tongue contact to manage speech.
• Confidence Through Knowledge: Unlike story-based books, this unique approach provides direct, factual answers to the questions children (and parents!) have, building genuine confidence through understanding.

"It's Just the Way I Talk" is more than just a book; it's a supportive resource for children, parents, and educators seeking to transform confusion into knowledge, and hesitation into empowered communication. Help your child speak without fear, understanding that their voice is perfectly unique.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mrs. Speech LLC
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990615366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 39