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Stuttering Child????

From: Jamie
Date: 10/17/00
Time: 4:09:09 PM
Remote Name: 12.78.184.78

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I am currently a speech therapist in a public school district and in the first year of my masters program. I have come across a kindergarten child who has difficulty catching her breath and at times seems to talk when inhaling. I have spoken with her quite a few times and she seems to prolong vowels, but does not display any hesitations or prolongations on consonant sounds. This is not consistent, however, is evident in the classroom and at home. She has seasonal allergies, but has not been diagnosed with any type of respiratory problem. I was wondering if someone could give me some insight about this child. Would stuttering therapy possibly help this child to use more rythmic breathing? and is this considered "stuttering"?


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