Adult
Our treatments
Stuttering treatment in adults is often more complex than treatment in children. As adults may have been stuttering for many years, treatment must change the motor pattern that has developed and been practised over time. This will then alter the way a person speaks.
Often this may not feel natural, as treatment involves learning new motor patterns. However, in time and with lots of practice, adults who stutter can significantly reduce their stuttering. Treatment also addresses the emotions and attitudes that have developed related to speaking.
We usually offer two treatment options available for adults who stutter. Each of these treatment options have been proven to lead to a decrease in stuttering and are supported by a significant evidence base.
Intensive Smooth Speech Program
This is a two month program involving five consecutive days where the individual is taught techniques to help produce ‘smooth’ speech and decrease the occurrence of stuttering.
Seven weekly follow-up sessions are also part of the treatment to help maintain fluency and enhance smooth speech techniques.
The Camperdown Program
This is a behavioural treatment for adults who stutter. Treatment takes place for an hour once a week, with one full day group session also.
Individuals are taught Prolonged/Smooth Speech and then choose which aspects of this to apply to their speech to help gain control over their stuttering.
We also offer follow up days for individuals who have had treatment to help maintain their fluency.
