Stuttering Management Therapy

Does this sound like you or your child?

• Their speech may have these characteristics:

  • Repetitions: repeat parts of words ("I-I-I want ice cream")​

  • Prolongations: stretching a sound out for a long time ("ssssssssssssssyrup, please")

  • Blocks: having a hard time getting a word out ("M-----int chocolate")

• You get tension in your face/neck when you get stuck on sounds/words

• You may notice your child shying away or avoiding ordering food at restaurants/not ordering what they actually like to eat

• You may avoid certain words because it has a sound that you stutter on frequently

• You may notice your child "using" their "body" to "get the words out" (i.e., eye blinks, head nodding, leg slapping, etc.)

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When to Seek for Help

If you believe that your child stutters, get help as early as possible. Early intervention may reduce the chances of your child continuing to stutter. Contact us if any of the following apply for you/your child:

• Stuttering has lasted for 6-12 months or more

• Started stuttering late (after 3.5 years old)

• Starts to stutter more often

• Tenses up or struggles when talking

• Avoids talking or says its hard to talk

• Family history of stuttering

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Next Steps: Stuttering Evaluation & Therapy

A comprehensive evaluation is required to begin therapy. An assessment typically takes 1 - 1.5 hours, where we speak with the individual and discuss emotions/behavior associated with stuttering and we discuss best treatment plan for the individual. Following the assessment, we will discuss the detailed written report with the findings, recommendations, and treatment plan--if treatment is recommended.

 

Therapy is individualized for every client; in therapy, similar topics are discussed with every client: speech mechanism, stuttering management strategies, and/or famous people who stutter, etc.

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At Lumaki Speech & Myo Therapy, we understand that stuttering is a life-long speech characteristic with many social-emotional issues attached to stuttering. We strongly believe that counseling and addressing the social-emotional issues of the individual along with family support--in conjunction with the treatment plan listed above--individuals have the most success with managing their stutter.

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If you notice you or your child/adolescent is having these difficulties contact us today to schedule a consultation/evaluation.

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