Be bold. Be kind. Speak up.
Children who stutter are at high risk of being teased or bullied simply because of the way they speak. Even one incident can leave lasting emotional scarsāsometimes remembered decades later.
Bullying isnāt always obvious. It can happen quietly, outside the classroom, and many children choose not to speak up for fear it will make things worse. Thatās why itās vital for parents, teachers, and peers to work together.
Parents:
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Check in with your child regularly about reactions from others.
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Reassure them youāll address it with the school.
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Communicate concerns quickly to teachers.
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Keep an open dialogue with your child and the school.
Teachers:
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Act immediatelyāone incident may not be the only one.
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Follow your schoolās antiābullying policy.
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Protect and reassure the student throughout.
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Monitor interactions inside and outside the classroom.
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Involve parents and support services when needed.
Speech Pathologists:
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Support studentsā resilience, self-advocacy and communicative.
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Work with teachers and parents to develop strategies that reduce bullying risk.
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Advocate for a safe and inclusive environment.
Check out the free resource on our website, share it with teachers to support them in the classroom:
https://lnkd.in/d_SAY7d9
š” Together, we can create safe, supportive, inclusive spaces where every child feels heard.
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