The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic provides evaluation and treatment for individuals who stutter or experience other differences in speech fluency. These differences may include repetitions, prolongations, or interruptions in the flow of speech.
Stuttering can affect communication in school, work, and social settings, and may also impact confidence and participation. Our goal is to support effective, comfortable communication in everyday life.
What We Offer
Services are individualized and may include:
- Comprehensive evaluation of speech fluency and communication
- Strategies to support smoother, more efficient speech
- Techniques to manage and reduce the impact of stuttering
- Support for speaking in real-life situations (e.g., conversations, presentations)
- Counseling to address thoughts and feelings related to communication
Treatment approaches may include fluency-shaping strategies, stuttering-modification techniques, and counseling to support overall communication success.
Our Approach
We use a person-centered, supportive approach that focuses on each individual’s communication goals. Therapy may address both speech patterns and the overall communication experience, including confidence, participation, and self-advocacy.
Who May Benefit
Fluency services may be helpful for individuals who:
- Stutter or experience disruptions in the flow of speech
- Avoid speaking situations or feel anxious about communication
- Want to improve communication in school, work, or social settings
- Are parents or caregivers of a child who stutters
