What is the SpeechEasy device?

SpeechEasy is a small and inconspicuous fluency-enhancing device for people who stutter. It is a fully portable prosthetic device that is worn in or behind one of the client’s ears.

Does SpeechEasy really work?

The SpeechEasy has been found to be an effective device for reduction of stuttering frequency for many people who stutter (PWS); published studies typically have compared stuttering reduction at initial fitting of the device to results achieved up to one year later.

How much does a SpeechEasy cost?

Similar to hearing aids, SpeechEasy costs range from $2500-$4500 depending on the model and service requirements. SpeechEasy offers a number of financing options and programs to make the device accessible from a cost standpoint. More information about pricing and payment options is available on the SpeechEasy website.

Do anti stuttering devices work?

Some people who stutter have found them to be helpful, particularly in limited situations, such as using the telephone or giving a speech. Three million people in the United States stutter. So far no single method has proven to work for everyone, despite reports of “cures” through new treatments, drugs or devices.

What causes a stutter?

Researchers currently believe that stuttering is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, language development, environment, as well as brain structure and function[1]. Working together, these factors can influence the speech of a person who stutters.

What is easy speech for stuttering?

Easy Speech (aka Turtle Talk or Stretching) is a technique I use with pre-school and early elementary children who do not yet have the awareness or control to use techniques specifically on disfluent words. Easy Speech can be shaped into more advanced techniques such as a cancellation or pull-outs.

Can a stutter go away?

In many cases, stuttering goes away on its own by age 5. In some kids, it goes on for longer. Effective treatments are available to help a child overcome it.

What is DAF fluency?

Delayed auditory feedback (DAF) is a technique that can induce fluency in individuals who stutter and can make fluent individuals dysfluent. The auditory system, at least at the level of auditory input, is involved in these fluency inducing conditions.

What is the choral effect?

The “choral effect” occurs when people who stutter speak or sing in unison with others and their stutter is dramatically reduced or even eliminated.

What is the best treatment for stuttering?

Research suggests that speech therapy is the best treatment for both adults and children who stutter, with a large body of evidence supporting its efficacy. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps people change how they think and alter their behavior accordingly. CBT for stuttering may involve: direct communication.

Are you born stuttering?

Genetics. Stuttering tends to run in families. It appears that stuttering can result from inherited (genetic) abnormalities.