Fluency Disorders & Stuttering Treatment:
What is stuttering?
Stuttering is a speech disorder caused by differences in the brain that can lead to repetitions (repeating sounds, words, phrases), blocks (sounds getting stuck), prolongations (elongating sounds), interjections (overuse of "um," "uh," etc.). Stuttering can lead to the development of other behaviors, known as physical concomitants (e.g., closing eyes, grimacing), and avoidance behaviors (e.g., avoiding saying your name, making phone calls, etc.). Whether you have been struggling with stuttering for years, have noticed it more recently, or are a parent of a child who stutters, speech therapy for stuttering can help.
Is stuttering holding you back from leading your best life?
At Seaboard Speech Therapy, we customize stuttering treatment to YOUR needs. Our approach to speech therapy for stuttering not only works on the stuttering itself, but also explores associated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to help you improve your ability to communicate confidently and effectively. What you have to say is important - so it's time to speak up and speak forward!
At Seaboard Speech Therapy, we also treat cluttering, another type of fluency disorder, where speech is perceived as too fast, jumbled, and overall hard to understand. Therapy for cluttering can help you increase awareness of how you sound and slow down your speech.
***Stuttering support group is coming soon! Please email us if you are interested.
Stuttering is a speech disorder caused by differences in the brain that can lead to repetitions (repeating sounds, words, phrases), blocks (sounds getting stuck), prolongations (elongating sounds), interjections (overuse of "um," "uh," etc.). Stuttering can lead to the development of other behaviors, known as physical concomitants (e.g., closing eyes, grimacing), and avoidance behaviors (e.g., avoiding saying your name, making phone calls, etc.). Whether you have been struggling with stuttering for years, have noticed it more recently, or are a parent of a child who stutters, speech therapy for stuttering can help.
Is stuttering holding you back from leading your best life?
At Seaboard Speech Therapy, we customize stuttering treatment to YOUR needs. Our approach to speech therapy for stuttering not only works on the stuttering itself, but also explores associated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to help you improve your ability to communicate confidently and effectively. What you have to say is important - so it's time to speak up and speak forward!
At Seaboard Speech Therapy, we also treat cluttering, another type of fluency disorder, where speech is perceived as too fast, jumbled, and overall hard to understand. Therapy for cluttering can help you increase awareness of how you sound and slow down your speech.
***Stuttering support group is coming soon! Please email us if you are interested.
Resources for People who Stutter:
When it comes to stuttering treatment, knowledge is power. Check out these excellent resources that can support you and your family throughout your journey.
- NSA - National Stuttering Association: Find a local support group and learn more about stuttering! There's information and resources for people of all ages who stutter, as well as for parents of children who stutter.
- The Stuttering Foundation: Full of free online resources for people who stutter and their families.
- StutterTalk: A podcast with over 600 episodes featuring people who stutter, researchers, famous people who stutter, and more.
- Open Stutter: A YouTube channel featuring people who stutter and their stories.