Parental involvement in the Lidcombe Program
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What should I say to my child before the appointment?
A child may or may not show awareness of stuttering. Some children appear oblivious to the stuttering and others seem very aware of it. It is recommended that you prepare your child for their assessment. Parents are advised to think about how they would usually introduce an appointment to their child, and to prepare the child in a similar way. For example, when a child visits a dentist, maternal and child health nurse or even hairdresser. Your own approach will feel most natural to your child. Generally explain simply to your child that you will be visiting someone who listens to children’s talking. Some children will be reassured to know that you will be staying with them for the whole visit. Your child’s speech will be assessed during play with a toy or while looking at a picture book. |
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What home practice do we do for the Lidcombe Program?
At home, the parent assumes the role of therapist. As taught in the clinic, the parent responds to the child’s speech with praise and occasional gentle correction. In the beginning practice conversations are structured around books and games. As stuttering reduces, practice conversations become more like everyday conversation.
I have made an appointment for a speech assessment. What can I do in the meantime?
Generally before your assessment it is not necessary to do anything. When your child speaks, try to focus on the content rather than on the stuttering. At your assessment if your child is diagnosed with stuttering you will be advised on how to respond. For the best part, just respond normally until your appointment is suggested. If you notice anything about the stuttering, for example any changes in the pattern or frequency; you can discuss this with the Speech Pathologist at the assessment appointment. If you are able to bring to your assessment a 10-minute videorecording on your phone of your child speaking to someone at home, this can be very helpful for your speech pathologist.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Appointments are made by ringing Brenda Carey’s clinic on +61 3 9571 5843, or by emailing reception.brendacareys@hotmail.com. Payment may be made by cash, direct fund transfer or credit card.
Where can I learn more about the Lidcombe Program?
You can read more from the Lidcombe Program Guide at the website of the Australian Stuttering Research Centre.
At home, the parent assumes the role of therapist. As taught in the clinic, the parent responds to the child’s speech with praise and occasional gentle correction. In the beginning practice conversations are structured around books and games. As stuttering reduces, practice conversations become more like everyday conversation.
I have made an appointment for a speech assessment. What can I do in the meantime?
Generally before your assessment it is not necessary to do anything. When your child speaks, try to focus on the content rather than on the stuttering. At your assessment if your child is diagnosed with stuttering you will be advised on how to respond. For the best part, just respond normally until your appointment is suggested. If you notice anything about the stuttering, for example any changes in the pattern or frequency; you can discuss this with the Speech Pathologist at the assessment appointment. If you are able to bring to your assessment a 10-minute videorecording on your phone of your child speaking to someone at home, this can be very helpful for your speech pathologist.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Appointments are made by ringing Brenda Carey’s clinic on +61 3 9571 5843, or by emailing reception.brendacareys@hotmail.com. Payment may be made by cash, direct fund transfer or credit card.
Where can I learn more about the Lidcombe Program?
You can read more from the Lidcombe Program Guide at the website of the Australian Stuttering Research Centre.
