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Our Stuttering Therapy Programs
With virtual and at-home therapy options, our Stuttering Therapy programs are available throughout Ontario. Our programs are tailored to each individual adult or child who struggles with stuttering.
Stuttering Therapy Overview
Stuttering therapy is a tailored approach aimed at improving fluency and confidence in communication. During sessions, individuals work with skilled therapists to learn techniques such as modifying speech patterns, managing emotions, and employing strategies to enhance speech fluency. The most frequently recommended stuttering therapies include Fluency Shaping Therapy, Stuttering Modification, and a modified form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Fluency Shaping Therapy is a fluency shaping therapy focuses on modifying speech patterns and techniques to enhance fluency, often involving controlled speaking rate, prolonged sounds, and relaxed breath patterns.
Stuttering Modification Therapy encourages individuals to manage stuttering by developing techniques like voluntary stuttering, cancellation, and pull-out strategies to reduce its impact on communication.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the emotional aspects of stuttering by helping individuals manage anxiety and negative feelings related to communication difficulties. It involves reshaping thoughts and behaviors to boost confidence and overall communication effectiveness.
To learn more about how our clinicians and therapists can specifically help your child, or to talk with a clinician about possible options to start programs for stuttering, click below.
Early Childhood Stuttering Intervention Therapy
Early Childhood Stuttering Intervention Therapy is a specialized program designed to support young children who exhibit signs of stuttering. Through engaging sessions, children work with skilled therapists to develop effective communication strategies, promoting fluent speech and confidence. The most common types of programs for stuttering for children are:
Lidcombe Program for Children: The Lidcombe Program is a proven therapy involving structured parent-led sessions that reinforce fluent speech in children who stutter, creating a supportive environment for their speech development.
Speech Therapy Techniques: Speech therapists utilize techniques tailored to the child's needs, focusing on strategies such as easy onset techniques, pacing, and parent-child communication enhancement, fostering improved speech fluency.
Play-Based Intervention: Play-based interventions involve incorporating speech techniques into interactive activities and games, allowing children to practice and develop their speech skills in a natural and enjoyable manner.
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Adult Stuttering Therapy and Vocal Technique Training
In addition to Childhood-focused stuttering intervention, we also offer therapy and programs for adults who struggle with stuttering.
Adult stuttering therapy and vocal technique training offer tailored approaches to help individuals overcome speech challenges and enhance their communication skills. Through specialized therapy sessions, adults work with experienced therapists to address stuttering patterns, develop effective strategies, and build confidence in their speech. Vocal technique training complements the therapy by focusing on refining vocal quality, projection, and clarity, empowering adults to communicate fluently and express themselves with authenticity and assurance.
To learn more about how we can assist you in your speech journey, or to learn about how we create a curated individualized learning program based on your specific needs, click below.
Our Providers
At Speech Associates, we have over a hundred qualified Speech Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, and Speech Language Pathology Assistants with a variety of specializations in specific speech therapy programs. To see a list of our clinicians, click below.