Overview
Stuttering (also called stammering) is a speech disorder characterised by disruptions in the flow of speech — including repetitions of sounds or words, prolongations, and blocks where no sound comes out. It can significantly affect a person's confidence, social interactions, and professional life.
Our speech-language pathologists use evidence-based approaches including the Lidcombe Programme for young children and fluency shaping techniques for older children and adults. Therapy focuses both on the physical act of speaking and on managing the anxiety and avoidance behaviours that often accompany stuttering.
With consistent therapy, most individuals achieve significant improvement in fluency and a much higher quality of communication.
Benefits
- Reduced frequency and severity of stuttering episodes
- Techniques to manage speaking anxiety and avoidance
- Improved confidence in conversations and public speaking
- Age-appropriate programmes for children and adults
- Family involvement strategies for home practice
Who Is This For?
Children (from age 2 upwards) showing signs of stuttering, teenagers managing social anxiety around speech, and adults who stutter and want to improve fluency or manage their stutter more effectively.