Online Stuttering Therapy for Adults and Children

Many people who stutter know what they would like to say but have trouble producing a normal speech flow.

 
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The exact cause of stuttering is unknown, although research suggests that those with a familial history are more likely to stutter.

Interestingly, we may all go through periods of normal disfluency when we are young and learning to speak. However, if you or your child experience difficulty and tend to hesitate or repeat certain syllables or words for more than two months, that could be a sign of a stuttering problem.

The focus of therapy for children and adults is to change the way people who stutter communicate with others.

Our techniques target the speaker’s tension, struggle, and avoidance of the core moment of stuttering.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN:

Stuttering therapy will be playful, and we will work side-by-side with the child to maximize the treatment effect. Our nationally certified team of speech-language pathologists are experts in stuttering and have a strong understanding of the research on various stuttering therapy techniques that are highly engaging for children.

FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS:

Stuttering therapy will focus on improving fluency. Our speech-language pathologists will help you feel less tense and speak more freely in school, at work, and in different social settings. We will also help you face speaking situations that make you feel fearful or anxious such as speaking on the phone or ordering food at a restaurant.

Signs of a Stuttering Problem Include:

 
 

→ Consistently repeating sounds in a word or words in a sentence

→ Hesitating involuntarily between words in sentences

→ Avoiding saying words that are too difficult to say

→ Showing signs of struggle or anxiety when trying to speak

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Stuttering Therapy Goals

The ultimate goal is to speak with less tension by reducing disfluencies, increasing awareness of stuttering moments, and treating secondary behaviors resulting from stuttering.

  • Increase awareness of/reduce physical tension

  • Reduce struggling behaviors/unlearn secondary behaviors 

  • Increase feelings of self-control

  • Increase awareness of speech that is disfluent

  • Increase feelings of openness and acceptance of disfluent speech

The trajectory of stuttering treatment is different for each person, and there is no exact amount of time that applies to everyone. Each of your 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions will be productive, and you’ll make measurable progress toward your communication goals!

Online Evaluations & Treatment From the Comfort of Your Home

THOROUGH ASSESSMENT

After your free introductory call, your speech therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment by a skilled speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is highly trained to identify stuttering disorders in children and adults.

CUSTOMIZED GOAL & PLAN

At Connected Speech Pathology, we believe that goals should be centered around your specific needs. An individualized treatment plan is created for each client.

EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

Since each person is unique and will respond differently to therapy methods, your therapist will create a treatment program tailor-made for your needs and adapt your therapy as needed.

 
  • We have a variety of tools that we can use to identify your specific areas of need. They include standardized and informal tests. Speech-language evaluations may consist of reviewing educational and medical history and clinical observation. With a proper diagnosis, you can receive stuttering therapy to reduce or eliminate stuttering, improve your flow of speech, and communicate more clearly and effectively.

  • Your treatment goals will be set by your speech-language pathologist to create meaningful outcomes that achieve real-life improvement. 

  • Our speech therapists at Connected Speech Pathology hold master’s degrees in communication sciences and have completed rigorous post-graduate training to provide the best therapy methods available. Our nationally certified team of speech-language pathologists are experts in communication disorders and have a strong understanding of the research on various stuttering therapy techniques.

Fees start at $75 per session, depending on each meeting’s length in 30, 45, or 60-minute increments. We are a private pay practice and do not accept insurance.

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How do we meet?

Simple—we’ll meet online via our secure telehealth platform.

All that is needed to participate in online stuttering therapy is a computer or tablet and an internet connection. Our private video conferencing platform is free and easy to download. You will see your speech-language pathologist on the screen. The materials used for stuttering therapy are web-based and, at the click of a button, shared electronically with you on your computer screen.

Some of the benefits of using online speech therapy for stuttering include:

  • The proximity of the camera to the mouth for modeling techniques

  • Receiving stuttering therapy from home eliminates transportation concerns and travel time

  • It removes the hassle of going to in-person appointments and improves attendance

  • It helps those who live in rural areas get the communication treatment they need

  • Allows for straightforward generalization of goals into everyday life

How To Get Started: