Achieving Your Speech Clarity Goals
Stuttering is not a phase you grow out of. Children and adults alike can and should get help for their stuttering. If you stop by today, we can put you on a program to better fluency. Once we find out what stuttering or fluency difficulties you or your child is having, we will tailor an expertly designed treatment plan. With over 30 years of experience you can be assured that we will work to put a plan together to ensure you or your child's success. Contact us today to set up a therapy plan. You will be glad you did.
What Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Do for Stuttering?
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), or speech therapist, is a licensed professional trained to evaluate and treat stuttering, also known as fluency disorders. Stuttering involves interruptions to the flow of speech, such as repetitions of sounds or words, prolongations, or blocks where speech temporarily stops. These moments can be influenced by emotions, stress, speaking situations, or physical tension. SLPs help individuals develop strategies that make speech feel easier, more natural, and more confident. Therapy often focuses not just on speech techniques, but also on building positive communication attitudes, reducing anxiety around speaking, and supporting self-advocacy. Speech therapists work with children, adolescents, and adults in settings such as schools, clinics, teletherapy, and private practice, and often collaborate with families to reinforce progress in daily life.
Responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist Supporting Stuttering:
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Assess speech fluency patterns through observation, conversation samples, and standardized fluency assessments
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Teach strategies to reduce stuttering behaviors, such as easy onsets, slower speech rate, and gentle phrasing
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Address physical tension in speech muscles using relaxation and breathing techniques
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Support confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience during communication
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Help individuals identify and manage situations that increase stuttering, without avoiding communication
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Work on self-advocacy skills, helping individuals explain their stuttering comfortably if needed
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Collaborate with families, teachers, and caregivers to create supportive communication environments
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Develop personalized treatment plans that prioritize comfort, communication success, and self-confidence
