Introducing My Podcast: Stuttering Demystified and Beyond by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist and Person who Stutters If you or someone you love stutters, you know how confusing, emotional, and isolating the experience can feel. Stuttering is often misunderstood—even by well-meaning teachers, clinicians, and family members. That’s exactly why I created my podcast, Stuttering Demystified and Beyond , now streaming on Spotify  and Apple Podcasts . As a speech-l

by Lori Melnitsky MA CCC-SLP When apraxia of speech and stuttering occur together, therapy needs to treat both the motor-planning challenges and the speech-flow challenges—without overwhelming the child. The goal is clarity, confidence, and consistency, not perfection. Here are practical, gentle principles that work well for this dual profile: 1. Slow the System Down:   Both apraxia and stuttering benefit from reduced rate.  -   - Model slow, connected speech  - Build in brie

Many parents ask:“Does my college student really need stuttering therapy?”Below are the clearest signs they may benefit from specialized support 1. Their stuttering has increased since starting collegeStress, lack of sleep, and academic pressure can cause stuttering to increase.Common signs include:- More blocks, repetitions, or long pauses- Avoiding certain sounds or words- Feeling “stuck” in high-pressure moments 2. They avoid speaking situationsAvoidance is one of the bigg

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP   Clear Signs to Help Parents Know When It’s Time   Many parents ask me the same question: “My teen stutters… but do they really need therapy?”   Stuttering can be unpredictable. Some days your teen sounds fluent; other days they freeze, get stuck, or avoid talking completely. As a speech-language pathologist who stuttered severely growing up, I understand the confusion, fear, and frustration—both from the teen’s perspective and the parent’s.   T