Stuttering Therapy in Melbourne
Learn Evidence-Based Therapy Methods from our enthusiastic team
What is Stuttering? Or… Cluttering?
Stuttering is an interruption in the flow of speaking characterised by specific types of disfluencies, including repetitions of sounds, syllables, words, and/or phrases, prolongations of sounds, or having a ‘block’ where no sound or word is produced.
Stuttering is more than just disfluencies. Stuttering also may include tension and negative feelings about talking. It may get in the way of how you talk to others. You may want to hide your stuttering. So, you may avoid certain words or situations. For example, you may not want to talk on the phone if that makes you stutter more.’
Cluttering is another fluency disorder, characterised by a perceived rapid and/or irregular speech rate, atypical pauses, deletion/collapsing of syllables, excessive levels of disfluencies, maze behaviours or frequent topic shifting, and language formulation difficulties.
Find out more on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) website.
Learn Evidence-Based Therapy Methods for Stuttering
Our team of speech pathologists at Voice Science are very passionate about assisting in stuttering therapy in Melbourne and online.
Our clinicians are trained to provide holistic stuttering and cluttering management, meaning that we tailor our approaches depending on what your goals are.
The first step in starting your fluency therapy in Melbourne or online is the Diagnostic Stuttering Assessment. This involves a thorough assessment into stuttering behaviours present as well as evaluation of core communication environments impacted by the presence of stuttering behaviours and even vocal function where required.
Our clinic is based on Collins Street – easy to access and perfect if you’re based in the city or working from the city. We are one of the few speech pathology clinics that offers stuttering therapy in Melbourne for adults solely. This makes our clinic the perfect spot if you want an affirming space to do your stuttering therapy sessions. There are no toys, childish pictures, instead you will be met with an edgy, vibrant space and our competent clincians.
DIAGNOSTIC STUTTERING / CLUTTERING ASSESSMENT
The first step to stuttering therapyIndividually tailored clinical stuttering assessment undertaken by one of our speech pathologists.
In this appointment, our clinicians will collaborate with you to find out your exact goals and expectations so that you leave with a clear management plan that best addresses your needs.
Every Assessment includes:
- Case history interview to determine the history of the fluency/ stuttering disorder and impacts.
- Assessment into core communication environments impacted by the presence of stuttering behaviours.
- Careful consideration of your current communication needs, workplace setting, career aspirations, areas of concern.
- Correspondence with your General Practitioner – if desired.
✪ The session fee includes written correspondence with medical practitioners, analysis of our findings and planning of your therapy sessions.
This fee does not include a report, which you may request in addition. Due to the time involved in writing a comprehensive report, an extra fee will apply. Please advise your clinician if you would like a report.
Please allow 45 minutes for this session.
If you have questions about this service, please contact our helpful reception team.
Purchase online now, or book from our schedule
What methods do we use for Stuttering Therapy?
Many of our clients choose a hybrid approach – including the use of speech restructuring (such as prolonged speech / smooth speech and the Camperdown method) techniques to speak fluently as well as everyday communication strategies (including self-advocacy) to benefit overall communication.
For cluttering therapy, you may learn to apply speech modification strategies which are effective to improve speech clarity and fluency.
Most importantly, we hone in on all relevant aspects of your communication (not just fluency!) to achieve optimal outcomes, so that you are able to say WHAT you want to say, WHEN you want to say it.
At Voice Science we’re committed to customising your treatment pathway to your advantage at your request, as we acknowledge that communication is more than just fluency.
We can’t wait to get you started!
Book Your Appointment
Want to get your stuttering therapy started? The first appointment to book is Your Diagnostic Stuttering Assessment.
In this appointment, our clinicians will collaborate with you to find out your exact goals and expectations so that you leave with a clear management plan that best addresses your needs.
Click the button below to select a time for your first appointment. This will take you to our online booking site.
What happens after the assessment?
Choose your fluency program
Once your assessment session is completed you can proceed direct into your chosen stuttering therapy or cluttering therapy program with our team!
This may include the use of prolonged speech / smooth speech and the Camperdown method for adult stuttering therapy since research validates these speech restructuring as the most effective approaches to establish stutter-free speech for adolescents and adults.
INDIVIDUAL SPEECH PATHOLOGY SESSIONS
Session by Session
+ 1 X 45 minute session
+ Solo sessions
This is a good option if you are on a Medicare CDM Plan or intend to use Private Health to cover your sessions.
SILVER STUTTERING THERAPY PROGRAM
Expand your Fluency
+ 5 X 45 minute sessions
+ Solo sessions
+ 10 weeks introductory offer to the Voice Science Practice Platform – our separate product.
Our SILVER PROGRAM will take you on a firm & fun adventure into Stuttering therapy and integrate your daily practise in our membership practise suite.
YOU’LL RECEIVE RESOURCES FOR:
✪ Smooth speech techniques
✪ Transfer drills and activities
✪ Strategies to advance your speech rate with the techniques
✪ Booster modules on smooth speech
✪ Practise tools like habit trackers, goal writers and self rating tools to get your techniques sticking hard.
We will take you on a firm & fun adventure into Stuttering therapy and integrate your daily practise in our membership practise suite.
*Pay in full or pay in 2 instalments online
Gold Stuttering Therapy Program
Elevate your Fluency
+ 10 X 45 minute sessions
+ Solo sessions
+ 20 weeks introductory offer to the Voice Science Practice Platform – our separate product.
Our GOLD PROGRAM will take you on a firm & fun adventure into Stuttering therapy and integrate your daily practise in our membership practise suite.
YOU’LL RECEIVE RESOURCES FOR:
✪ Smooth speech techniques
✪ Transfer drills and activities
✪ Strategies to advance your speech rate with the techniques
✪ Booster modules on smooth speech
✪ Practise tools like habit trackers, goal writers and self rating tools to get your techniques sticking hard.
*Pay in full or pay in 3 instalments online
Platinum STUTTERING THERAPY PROGRAM
Secure your Fluency
+ 15 X 45 minute sessions
+ Solo sessions
+ 6 months introductory offer to the Voice Science Practice Platform – our separate product.
Our SILVER PROGRAM will take you on a firm & fun adventure into Stuttering therapy and integrate your daily practise in our membership practise suite.
YOU’LL RECEIVE RESOURCES FOR:
✪ Smooth speech techniques
✪ Transfer drills and activities
✪ Strategies to advance your speech rate with the techniques
✪ Booster modules on smooth speech
✪ Practise tools like habit trackers, goal writers and self rating tools to get your techniques sticking hard.
*Pay in full or pay in 5 instalments online
If you choose a stuttering treatment program, you will receive access to the Voice Science Practice Platform– an interface to support your home practice of fluency goals. You are welcome to extend your access to stay integrated with your learning materials and keep pushing those communication goals forward once your initial subscription is complete. If you wish to extend your access beyond the time frames of your program you can purchase a monthly subscription. Many clients remain on this interface long after their sessions because communication change is a long process that needs lots of daily attention!
It’s really okay to stutter
and we’ll empower you with personalised strategies that’ll meet you where you’re at.
The team at Voice Science acknowledges that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to stuttering or cluttering therapy. Be it speech-restructuring, self-advocacy, or a hybrid approach, we will strategise ways that empower and inspire you in your communication.
As always, we continue to listen to the stuttering community and stay on top of the latest research to ensure that we deliver the best outcomes for your speaking comfort and confidence.
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If you’re managed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme, please click the button below to learn more about how to commence your NDIS Speech Therapy sessions.
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This is an Australian Research study investigating the link between stuttering and genetics that is the first of its kind. Researchers are trying to identify if there are changes in the genome that occur more in people who stutter than those who don’t stutter.
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