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It's Just the Way I Talk: Facts About Stuttering for Ages 5-8
Does your child "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.
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Clear 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 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 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 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.
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
Clear 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 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 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 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.
39 pages, Paperback
Published June 26, 2024
About the author
Jennifer Tillock
7 books2 followersJennifer Tillock is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with over 24 years of experience working with children in schools, and now works via teletherapy. Her passion lies in helping young people overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential.
Jennifer’s dedication extends beyond the clinical setting. She is also the author of engaging children’s communication books, designed to make therapy sessions fun and interactive.
When she’s not empowering young minds, Jennifer enjoys her time as a writer under the pen name Christine Tellach, crafting captivating stories that blend genres like paranormal westerns and urban fantasy.
Jennifer embraces a life that balances tranquility and creativity. She resides in a rural setting, surrounded by nature, and finds inspiration from her spirited daughters, her devoted husband, and their zen farm dog.
As a lifelong learner and avid reader, Jennifer is constantly seeking new ways to improve her practice and inspire her readers.
Jennifer’s dedication extends beyond the clinical setting. She is also the author of engaging children’s communication books, designed to make therapy sessions fun and interactive.
When she’s not empowering young minds, Jennifer enjoys her time as a writer under the pen name Christine Tellach, crafting captivating stories that blend genres like paranormal westerns and urban fantasy.
Jennifer embraces a life that balances tranquility and creativity. She resides in a rural setting, surrounded by nature, and finds inspiration from her spirited daughters, her devoted husband, and their zen farm dog.
As a lifelong learner and avid reader, Jennifer is constantly seeking new ways to improve her practice and inspire her readers.
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June 30, 2024
This book is invaluable for parents, teachers, and therapists, as it promotes empathy and confidence in kids who stutter. It's a must-read that makes a significant difference in understanding and accepting speech differences. Highly recommend 😊
September 13, 2024
Well Intended, But ...
I've reviewed many children's picture books but rarely see nonfiction ones. This book provides many facts about stuttering, including its prevalence in both children and adults and how to approach it best if your child has this communication challenge. At the end of the book, the author has a few pages just for parents and caregivers about specific ways to approach speech and communication with a child who stutters and online resources to help.
The book is intended for children between the ages of five and eight, and the younger children of this age range will need help reading it because of complicated words and concepts. Even if they don't—and for the older children of the age range as well—it would be best read with a parent or caregiver anyway so certain concepts can be reinforced, and the child will know that the parent/caregiver understands and wants to help. I wasn't wild about the illustrations. They looked too generic and didn't reflect the text. I could understand the latter would be difficult given the subject matter, but the text and the pictures seemed wholly disassociated. I wonder if this would have been better told in story format to help the child engage more, though I'm not typically a fan of message-heavy fictional stories for children. The book did have one oddity that I do plan to inform the author of. One page appears to have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with stuttering. Instead, it provides a trivia factoid about flies and jaguars!
Despite its flaws, a family facing this challenge could find it helpful to both better understand it and to assist the family in improving communication, even if “it’s just the way” a family member talks.
I received a free digital copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
I've reviewed many children's picture books but rarely see nonfiction ones. This book provides many facts about stuttering, including its prevalence in both children and adults and how to approach it best if your child has this communication challenge. At the end of the book, the author has a few pages just for parents and caregivers about specific ways to approach speech and communication with a child who stutters and online resources to help.
The book is intended for children between the ages of five and eight, and the younger children of this age range will need help reading it because of complicated words and concepts. Even if they don't—and for the older children of the age range as well—it would be best read with a parent or caregiver anyway so certain concepts can be reinforced, and the child will know that the parent/caregiver understands and wants to help. I wasn't wild about the illustrations. They looked too generic and didn't reflect the text. I could understand the latter would be difficult given the subject matter, but the text and the pictures seemed wholly disassociated. I wonder if this would have been better told in story format to help the child engage more, though I'm not typically a fan of message-heavy fictional stories for children. The book did have one oddity that I do plan to inform the author of. One page appears to have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with stuttering. Instead, it provides a trivia factoid about flies and jaguars!
Despite its flaws, a family facing this challenge could find it helpful to both better understand it and to assist the family in improving communication, even if “it’s just the way” a family member talks.
I received a free digital copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
October 1, 2024
This empowering book is a wonderful tool for young children navigating the challenges of stuttering. It presents important facts and strategies in a way that is both accessible and encouraging, helping kids feel more confident about their speech. The heartwarming narrative normalizes stuttering, fostering a sense of acceptance and support. Ideal for families and educators, this resource promotes empathy and understanding in a fun and relatable manner.
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