1.      Those who had stuttering modification therapy, but were not convinced that this was all they could do to help themselves. They come to Dynamic Stuttering Therapy, because they have decided that, while accepting that they stutter and learning to stutter with a bit less struggle is beneficial, they have not been be able to improve the quality of their communication to the extent they desire. In their heart, they really do want to speak fluently.

2.     Those who were in fluency shaping programs and have tried to do what they had been taught, but became frustrated because it did not work for them. Due to the high hopes they had, they are often skeptical of yet another therapy and fear being disappointed by another unsuccessful therapy experience. Having been dedicated and serious clients, they may also be reluctant to give up the control techniques that they were taught even though they have really not produced the desired results. When these clients come to Dynamic Stuttering Therapy, they are amazed that the experience of speaking can be easier, more comfortable and, of course,  fluent.

3.    Those who did not like the therapy approach they had tried and, therefore, never made a habit of using additional speech or stuttering controls to speaking. When they come to Dynamic Stuttering Therapy, they are relieved that the therapy goals are so logical and uncomplicated. They are no longer reluctant to go along with the therapy process, because it makes sense and feels good.

Some of our clients did not let stuttering affect their lives even before beginning treatment. However, the majority of our clients come to therapy with years of negative experiences, thoughts and feelings related to stuttering. These clients work as much on cognitive processing as on neurological processing. Some of our clients need to make substantial cognitive changes in order to begin to enjoy speaking. My experience as a clinician has shown me the power of individuals to make changes. When the there is a direct relationship between change and desired results, the experience is rewarding.

In 1993, the idea that stuttering was the result of a malfunctioning speech generating system was clear enough to me to write about it and to present it to my colleagues at The 3rd International Dysfluency Conference in Oxford, England. I also decided to write my program in the form of a Workbook and Clinician’s Guide. It was published in 1997 under the name Generating Fluent Speech: A Comprehensive Speech Processing Approach.

During the ensuing years my staff and I continued to treat clients while carefully observing what they did when speaking, how they felt, what they thought and how they were able to speak in the short and long term. Just when I thought I really understood how stuttering and fluent speech was created, the whole process of speaking became even clearer. As this happened, I made changes in therapy procedures. Instructions, activities and even the delivery model were changed. Sticking to my goal of making therapy as simple and effective as possible, I rewrote the workbook that was published in 2007 as Dynamic Stuttering Therapy.

Today we treat people who stutter of all ages. We still believe that the best delivery model when possible is intensive treatment, at least until the person is able to use and reinforce the process between therapy sessions. From then on some clients are able to continue independently, while others require more direct support from the clinician. We no longer do group therapy as we have decided that we prefer to give each client our undivided attention during the learning process. We do, however, recommend group practice and participation in support groups for clients who would benefit from a group atmosphere.

Our mortar and brick clinic continues to receive clients in New Jersey, USA and in Israel. In addition, we are making the same outstanding and effective treatment approach available to people all over the world via video conferencing.

All clients are treated according to the principles of the speech processing approach, the process of change, and the principles of developing new networks for neurological functions on which Dynamic Stuttering Therapy is based. We do not administer this therapy approach because we are loyal to the program. We administer this therapy approach because we are dedicated to our clients and we have seen that beyond doubt Dynamic Stuttering Therapy is the most up to date, most logical, practical and effective treatment for stuttering.