Fluency
Fluency refers to the smoothness, rate and effort in speech production, and is commonly referred to as 'stuttering'. Our team supports smooth, confident speech at every age.
Behaviours commonly associated with stuttering
Repetitions
Repeating sounds, syllables and words (e.g. I I I I want help).
Prolongations
Prolonged sounds (e.g. where is the ssssssssssnake).
Blocks
Blocking of sounds, where a child tries to say a sound and nothing comes out.
Secondary features
Accompanying behaviours such as eye blinking and head jerks.
Why early support matters
People with fluency disorders may experience psychological, emotional, social and functional impacts.
Stuttering typically begins in childhood and seeking out early intervention is highly warranted. The Lidcombe Program is widely considered the 'gold standard' for treating stuttering in preschool and early school-aged children. The program is delivered by a parent or caregiver with support from a speech pathologist.
Frequently asked
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Ready to support smooth, confident speech?
Reach out today and one of our friendly clinicians will talk through your fluency concerns and the next steps. No waitlist, supporting all ages.