Stuttering Therapy
Stuttering is a neurologically based speech difference. Recognizing this, therapy has undergone significant changes in recent years, shifting from a sole focus on fluency to a more holistic approach that addresses the entire stuttering experience. See below for more information about these changes, and how we would love to help you on your communication journey.
Focus
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Treating the whole person, not just the stutter
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Addressing the psychological and social impacts of stuttering
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Promoting confident and effective communication, regardless of fluency
Assessment
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Moving beyond surface-level fluency measurements or "counting stutters"
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Evaluating the overall impact of stuttering on a person's life
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Using tools like the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering (OASES) to capture the full stuttering experience
Treatment
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Focusing on reducing the impact of stuttering rather than eliminating or changing it
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Using mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and increase awareness
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Encouraging self-acceptance and reducing avoidance behaviors utilizing principles from Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®)
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Promoting self-advocacy and disclosure about stuttering
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Focusing on overall communication competence rather than just fluency
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Recognizing the value of connecting with others who stutter
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​Viewing stuttering management as a lifelong journey
Stuttering Resources
The National Stuttering Association: Find your local chapter to connect with others
The National Association of Young People Who Stutter: workshops for children, adolescents, parents and adults who stutter.
The Stuttering Foundation: Resources, services, and support to those who stutter and their families.
The Stuttering Association for the Young: National organization that provides support for young people 3-18 who stutter.
Blank Center for Stuttering: Information related to the CARE model.
Sisskin Stuttering Center: Information related to ARTS®.
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