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The Trauma of Stuttering: We need time to heal
By Lori Melnitsky, Speech-Language Pathologist and Person Who Stutters Stuttering is more than just repeating sounds or getting stuck on...
Lori Melnitsky
Apr 82 min read
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Top Strategies for Reducing Speaking Fear
Here are strategies for managing speaking fear in social situations , especially if you stutter and feel paralyzed by fear: It takes...
Lori Melnitsky
Mar 182 min read
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Acceptance of Stuttering vs. Getting Help: Can You Have Both?
By Lori Melnitsky, MA CC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist, Person who Stutter For people who stutter, the conversation around acceptance...
Lori Melnitsky
Mar 173 min read
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How Adult Speech Therapy Changed My Life
by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP For most of my life, I wanted just one thing: fluency . I started stuttering when I was around 4 years old,...
Lori Melnitsky
Mar 63 min read
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Top Tips if you speak and Clutter:
What is Cluttering? Cluttering is when speech feels too fast, jumbled, or disorganized , making it hard for others to understand  you....
Lori Melnitsky
Mar 32 min read
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Finding Confidence Through the Let’s Talk Fluency Program: Adam’s Story
Stuttering can be a frustrating and isolating experience, especially for teenagers navigating school, friendships, and everyday...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 182 min read
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Let's Talk Fluency: A Program Designed for Lori Melnitsky
For many years, I have dedicated my career to helping people who stutter find their voice and speak with confidence. As someone who has...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 132 min read
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Helping Teens Who Stutter: A Guide for Parents and Families:
By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, stuttering specialist and person who stutters Being a teenager is hard enough—but being a teenager who...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 123 min read
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Understanding the Impact of Stuttering in the Workforce
Stuttering is more than just a speech difference; it can significantly impact career opportunities, professional growth, and workplace...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 122 min read
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Is Stuttering the Same as Cluttering? Understanding the Differences
Is Stuttering the Same as Cluttering? Understanding the Differences Stuttering and cluttering are two speech disorders that are often...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 114 min read
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Why Do People Who Stutter often talk Fluently? It is confusing....
Stuttering is one of the most puzzling speech disorders because it isn’t consistent. Many people who stutter experience moments of...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 104 min read
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The Day I Decided to Speak Up-I remember the moment vividly
The Day I Decided I had to Speak Up. By Lori Melnitsky I remember the moment vividly—the tightness in my chest, the racing thoughts,...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 72 min read
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Is It Stuttering or Word-Finding Difficulty? by Lori Melnitsky
Is It Stuttering or Word-Finding Difficulty? Understanding the Differences Many people experience disruptions in their speech, but not...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 63 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Supporting Adults Who Stutter by Lori Melnitsky
Breaking Barriers: Supporting Adults Who Stutter Stuttering is often associated with childhood, but many adults continue to navigate the...
Lori Melnitsky
Feb 62 min read
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Effective Stuttering Therapy: Understanding the Lidcombe Program for Children
Who is it for? Children ages 3 to 7 who Stutter and Parents who can be involved in therapy progress: Many of the principles can be used...
Lori Melnitsky
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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How to Overcome Speaking Fear:
How to Overcome Speaking Fear: Practical Tips for Building Confidence Public speaking can be daunting. Whether you're preparing for a...
Lori Melnitsky
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Mastering Communication Skills: A Guide for Recent High School Graduates
Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful relationships, career advancement, and personal growth. Whether you're trying to...
Lori Melnitsky
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Families of Children Who Stutter: Your Support Really Matters:
As a mother to two older daughters, one who stuttered briefly as a young child and the other who has ADHD and dyslexia, I understand the...
Lori Melnitsky
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Why Parkinson's Patients might need Voice Therapy
Speak Out is a speech therapy program developed by the Parkinson Voice Project specifically for individuals with Parkinson's disease. It...
Lori Melnitsky
Sep 16, 20231 min read
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Unveiling the Impact of Weak Executive Functioning Skills: Affecting Bright Minds
Yes, poor executive skills can indeed have a negative impact on your freedom. Executive Functioning skills refer to a set of cognitive...
Lori Melnitsky
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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