Fluency
What Fluency Disorder?
A fluency disorder, also known as stuttering, is a difficulty in producing smooth and fluid speech. People who stutter experience interruptions in their flow of speech. These may include prolonging some sounds (ex. sssssssssstar), repeating sounds in words (b-b-b-b-b-bat), repeating full words (ex. “But, but, but, but I like it”), or stopping airflow on some sounds. Some people may also show signs of physical tension such as eye blinking or facial grimaces while stuttering.
How can SLP help your child with fluency disorder?
Our therapy team at Oxford Speech Plus can work with you and your child on a variety of research based interventions to enhance fluent speech. Children who stutter may find it stressful or scary to communicate at home and school. Our therapists can work with you and your child to reduce fears around communication, increase communication confidence, and provide fluency enhancing strategies. The therapists at Oxford Speech Plus excel in making therapy both educational and enjoyable for your child. Research indicates that play-based therapy interventions stimulates learning and motivates little ones and reluctant learners. If you think your child has a fluency disorder, call Oxford Speech Plus to book an assessment or therapy session.
Refer Someone For An Initial Assessment
At Oxford Speech Plus, we match our clients with team members who are the best fit for your family based on the needs and the clinicians’ area of expertise, skill and training. In order to direct your referral, please complete this questionnaire below and we will contact you when a clinician is available for an assessment.