Nina Reardon-Reeves, Fluency Specialist & Speech-Language Pathologist
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Recent Publications

May, 2008 Interviewed for article: McClure, James, Fluency Consultants Help school clinicians gain expertise, confidence, Advance, Cover Story, May 12, pages 6-9.

February, 2008 Interviewed for article: DeCarlo, Liz, Stuttering: A misunderstood disorder, Chicago Parent, pages 41-44.

Reardon-Reeves, N., (2006) School Age Stuttering Treatment: What Works? ASHA Leader, September 26, 16 -17.

Reardon, N. (2006). Teasing and bullying: Reducing the negative impact for children who stutterPerspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 16, 1, 11-13.

Nina Reardon-Reeves featured in: Banotai, Alyssa. "Benchmarks in Therapy: Writing Goals for Stuttering ". Advance. May 8, 2006; pg 6.

Reardon, N.A. & Yaruss, J.S., (2004). The Source for Stuttering: Ages 7-18. Moline , IL : Linguisystems, Inc

Effective treatment for school age children who stutter must focus on the entire stuttering disorder - not just the observable speech behaviors. This resource highlights clinical skills and strategies that foster long-term success in all areas of a student's life.

Yaruss, J.S., Murphy, W.P., Quesal, R., & Reardon, N.A. (2004). Bullying and Teasing: Helping Children who Stutter. New York, NY: National Stuttering Association

This book has several sections, each written for specific people who are important in the life of a child who stutters. There is a section for parents, a section for teachers, a section for SLPs, a section for administrators, and, finally, a section for children.

Yaruss, J.S., & Reardon, N.A., (2003). Fostering generalization and maintenance in school settings. Seminars in Speech and Language, 24, 33-40.

Reeves, P.L, & Reardon, N.A. (2002). Stuttering therapy in partnership with support groups: The best of both worlds. Seminars in Speech and Language, 213-218 .

Yaruss, J.S., & Reardon, N.A. (2002). Successful communication for children who stutter: Finding the balance. Seminars in Speech and Language, 23, 195-204.

Reardon, N.A., & Yaruss, J.S., (2002) Young Children Who Stutter: Information and Support for Parents. Anaheim, CA : National Stuttering Association

If you suspect that your child is stuttering, you may be feeling worried, confused, or at a loss about what you can do to help. Family members, friends, professionals, and even the media may have given you conflicting advice about what you should do next.

Murphy, W.P & Reardon, N.A., (2002) The School-Age Child who Stutters: Information for Educators. Anaheim, CA: National Stuttering Association

Answers to frequently asked questions about how to help the child who stutters. Topics include: Basic information about stuttering. What is the child feeling? What happens in therapy? How can I help? What is a teacher's role? What about classroom speaking situations? How do I handle teasing? Helpful suggestions for speaking with a person who stutters are also provided.

Murphy, W.P., & Reardon, N.A. (2002) A Classroom Presentation on Stuttering. Anaheim, CA: National Stuttering Association

Talking to classmates about stuttering can help make children who stutter feel better about their speech and themselves. It also creates a place in the classroom that feels safer to stutter and/or to use speech tools. This 4-page brochure provides presentation ideas for children, teens, and speech-language pathologists who want to communicate information about stuttering in the classroom. Dimensions: 8" x 11"; 4 pages; printed in two colors on glossy paper.

Reardon, N.A. (2002) Angel Loves to Talk. Anaheim, CA: National Stuttering Association

This little nine page coloring book is perfect for children who stutter. Angel Loves to Talk is a story brought to life in hopes of carrying the message that all types of talking are OK, and that no matter what, your child's love of communication is most important.

Bradberry, A., & Reardon, N.A., eds (2001) Our Voices. Anaheim, CA: National Stuttering Association

Celebrating over 25 years of providing hope, support, education, and empowerment to the stuttering community, the National Stuttering Association brings you Our Voices, a collection of stories from our publications for children, teens, parents and the speech-language professional.

Chmela, K., & Reardon, N. (2001). The School-Age Child Who Stutters: Working Effectively with Attitudes and Emotions. Memphis, TN: Stuttering Foundation of America

This exciting new workbook offers you a powerful tool for stuttering diagnostics and therapy, focusing exclusively on assessing and treating feelings and beliefs in school-age children. It contains practical, concrete ideas for documenting present levels of feelings and beliefs, their contribution to the overall problem, and strategies to achieve change and document therapy outcomes.

Reardon, N.A., School-Based Therapy Can Succeed. Advance, May 3, 2000, 7-8.