This visual support tool, Talking Rules, is a simple yet powerful resource for students working on fluency and self-regulation during speech. Designed with clear, kid-friendly visuals and concise language, it helps children internalize strategies like pausing, breathing, and pacing—core techniques for managing stuttering and other fluency challenges. The “STOP and take a breath” cue, paired with numbered steps like “Talk slow” and “Say your words 1 time,” offers a concrete framework that can be