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22.01.2022 ~ S T U T T E R I N G ~ When our little loves are struggling to talk, it’s completely natural to want to do or say anything to try and help. Unfortunately our most automatic responses to stuttering can be unhelpful and often detrimental. Slow down, take a breath, think about what you’re saying, stop and try again. These instructions tend to put more load on your child and can make it worse. Luckily you can help your child do all these things, not by telling them but ...by showing them how. Take your own deep breath, slow your own rate of speech, focus on what they are saying, and let them know you are listening and there is no rush. For more specialised guidance on supporting your child, dm me for a free information pack.

21.01.2022 ~ P A R T 1 /5 ~ Fatigue is one of the most common stuttering triggers for children. When your child is tired they are more likely to become overloaded and anything that overloads the system is likely to increase stuttering. Making sure your little one is getting as much quality sleep as possible is therefore an important first step when wanting to reduce stuttering. Often that means small changes in the hours leading up to sleep such as - enough physical movement through t...he day - 1:1 connected time with caregivers - screens and blue light limited 2 hours before bed. - proprioceptive input before bed such as big squeezing cuddles and pressing massages. When that isn’t enough, it can be important to speak to a sleep specialist to help solve the issue. Is sleep and fatigue an issue for your little one?

10.01.2022 ~ M I R R O R~ Mirror neurons are how we experience empathy and learn to imitate. They are responsible for helping our brain mirror the experiences of others, and our highly sensitive kids have loads of them. This makes our sensitive little loves incredibly perceptive and empathetic as well as incredibly susceptible to the negative emotions of others. This might look like - crying when they see someone else cry (in real life or in a movie)... - sensing when someone close to them is angry or upset. - being empathetic to pain or suffering of those around them - seeming very intuitive or that they often read your mind (or your face) - can meltdown more when around other children who are dysregulated For a child who stutters, being more susceptible to the emotions of others can have both positive and negative impacts. When a child is overloaded from big emotions, either their own or others they are more likely to stutter. This means as parents of highly sensitive children who stutter, it’s even more important we manage our own emotions around them. It also means though that you have the power to help your child regulate by what you model to them. If your child is upset, anxious, angry, excited, you can help them come back to regulation by staying calm and regulated with them. Have you noticed the effect of these mirror neurons in your highly sensitive child? Share below

09.01.2022 ~ P R E P A R E ~ Starting school is a big deal. Especially for our sensitive littles. If your child stutters, it’s important to be prepared for stuttering behaviours to get worse over this time. Stuttering is exacerbated by anything that overloads the system and starting school ticks all the overload boxes. - new environments - new friends ... - new rules and authority figures - longer days - changes to daily routine - fatigue - cognitive load - loud and busy environments - time away from attachment figures Being aware of all these potential overloading events is the first step to being able to support your child in their transition. Do you have a little one on the way to school next week? Dm me to receive a back to school support pack

04.01.2022 ~ S C H O O L ~ Big changes and transitions like starting school can cause a spike in stuttering. Helping your child’s teacher understand your child’s stutter and sensitivity to support their transition can make a positive difference. Swipe for some tips that can help.