Speech and Communication: Fluency Program

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Dysfluency, or the interruption of smooth speech, may be developmental, or could result from emotional trauma or brain injury. If you or a loved one experience disruptions or breaks in speech, Good Shepherd’s Fluency Program can help.

The expert speech and language pathologists in Good shepherd’s Fluency Program use a systems approach to rehabilitation. They rely on targeted training designed to enhance awareness of the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that contribute to more fluent speech patterns.

Levels of Care:
The Good Shepherd Fluency Program is available on an outpatient basis to both children [2] and adults [1].

Highlights of Good Shepherd’s Fluency Program:

• Speech therapists will evaluate your fluency patterns and take a case history.
• Our therapists will teach you advanced fluency enhancement and relaxation techniques, helping you to speak more fluently.
• Patients and families are involved throughout the treatment process.
• Therapists use biofeedback to objectively track the effectiveness of therapies.
• Psychological support is available.
• Community support groups are available.

For more information on the Good Shepherd Fluency Program, contact us [3], call 610-776-3270 or Request an Appointment [4].