Forword 7Preface 8Acknowledgments 9What is stuttering? 10Will my child outgrow stuttering? 14What can we do if it is stuttering? 16How do I react to stuttering? 21Why my child? 29What causes stuttering? 29What happens during stuttering moments? 30Variability of stuttering and influencing factors 30Living with a stutter 37Stuttering and multilingualism 41Why stuttering is a cause for concern 43Why is it so hard to react naturally to stuttering? 47Talking to your child about stuttering 50Stuttering and school 53Have I done something wrong? 59How can I empower and assist my child? 61Where do I get professional help? 64Will someone bully my child? 66Treatment 70Does my child need treatment? 70Finding a therapist 70Who provides treatment for stuttering? 72Approaches in stuttering treatment 72Treatment for preschool children 75Treatment for school-age children 80Stuttering in the course of treatment 89Limitations of therapy 90You have the choice 93Who provides stuttering treatment and how? 95How do I identify a good stuttering therapy? 97Stuttering in combination with other disorders 98A final word 99Literature 100Internet resources 101

This book is written for parents and all those who have to do with children who stutter, regardless of the country you live in. It provides essential information on stuttering and clearly distinguishes between myths about stuttering and the very latest findings. The dedicated authors explain where stuttering comes from, how you can talk to children about stuttering, where to obtain support, how stuttering is treated and what results can be expected from treatment. The essential message of this book is: "You're not at the mercy of stuttering. You can do something for your child. Your child is able to learn how to deal with stuttering and to increase his or her chances of recovery."