• Stuttering is defined by the World Health Organisation as:
• “A disorder in the rhythm of speech, in which the individual knows precisely what he/she wishes to say, but at the time is unable to say it because of an involuntary, repetitive, prolongation or cessation of a sound.”
• Stuttering is often referred to as an “overloading’ in the person’s speech muscles so that they trip and stumble – particularly at the start of a sentence or at the start of a new piece of information. It happens more when there is a lot of complex speech being used and when the person is physically tired, excited or under competition load.
• Stuttering is believed to be present in up to 5 per cent of the general population.
  
• More males than females are affected

Stuttering interferes with the person’s ability to say what they wish to say quickly and easily. It comes in many different versions.
We are best equipped to assess the child or adult’s speech and decide if help is needed.

The definite cause of stuttering is still unknown. However, we do know that it's not a psychological, emotional or intellectual problem.
It's not caused by any traumatic event or change in lifestyle, and it's certainly not a result of parenting skills. Our latest research has shown that there is often a family history of stuttering, indicating a potential genetic link.

Not necessarily. Stuttering is not developmental, and it should not be ignored!
Recent research has suggested that children are unlikely to recover without some form of help. Children as young as 24 months can be successfully treated to stop stuttering for good.
Therapy helps to ensure the stuttered speech does not become entrenched and established.

• Now! Early intervention is key – like any health issue.
  Therapy is more successful the earlier stuttering is detected, and treatment begun.
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  This is because:

• Children respond very easily and quickly to treatment which is based on natural, successful parental guidance under our care.
• Young children can be treated effectively in only a few clinical hours.
• Treatment is very simple and the children have fun. The treatment principles for pre-school children are based on simple behaviour management techniques.
  The parents are trained to manage the stutter as they would other childhood behaviours. The child is not instructed how to speak in any way.
• By contrast, if left untreated, older children often require more complex treatment.
• The closer the treatment is to the first signs of stuttering, the more likely the child will become permanently stutter-free.

• The rebate to which you are entitled depends on the private health insurance fund you are with and the type of cover you have.
  Please check your entitlements.
  Payment is preferred on the day of consultation, otherwise a maximum of 14 days net.
  
• Uncancelled appointments
• Given the present demand for available appointments, non-attendance or failure to provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation will incur a fee of $100
• Reports
• A fee will be charged for special reports, with a minimum charge of $150.

Yes – Private health funds offer different levels of rebate (depending on the types of cover) as do Medicare subsidised Enhanced Care Plans organised by a general practitioner.
We also assess and treat clients who receive cover through their National Disability Insurance Scheme – but again this depends on the type of individual plan.

Yes – our team consists of very experienced, high trained professionals (3 practitioners have PhDs in speech and language management) and we are able to offer support for all communication problems including acquired disorders and disabilities.
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Our philosophy is to help you or your child to be the most effective communicator possible.