Speech Disorders/stammas (stutters)

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Expert: Erin E. Maio-Harrison, MA,CCC-SLP - 9/20/2006


Question
is there a cure for stammas (stutters)?

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Hey Jordon-

There are lots of different therapy techniques out there and there are "stutterers" who rarely if ever stutter because of the therapy.  However, I don't think they are "cures" as much as ways to manage the stuttering.  In that sense they work great.  Here are some links for you:

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/
http://www.nsastutter.org/
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering.htm
http://www.stuttering.com/

Let me know if you have any more questions-

Erin E. Harrison, MA,CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist

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Erin E. Maio-Harrison, MA,CCC-SLP

Expertise

I am able to answer questions related to speech, language, cognitive, swallowing disorders in both children and adults. My focus area relates to disorders that are secondary to trauma (i.e., head injury) or disease, (i.e., Dementia) but I am able to answer basic questions (or find more info) about developmental disorders as well.

Experience

I am a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist with 18 years experience primarily in acute care pediatrics and in-pt. rehab. I have also continuously moonlighted in geriatrics, primarily skilled nursing settings and have had private clients of all ages. My focus of practice is neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.

Organizations
American Speech & Hearing Association, (ASHA) South Carolina Speech/Hearing Association(SCSHA)

Education/Credentials
Masters Degree, Communication Disorders and Speech Science (CU Boulder)

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