Monmouth Center for Communication Disorders

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CORNER PERSPECTIVE ON STUTTERING Presented by Albert Oratio, Ph.D., CCC-SLP In the field of Speech Pathology, the area of stuttering has an exceptionally long history dating back to the early 1900’s. Charlatans back then were quick to capitalize on the desperation of those who stuttered by touting such so called “cures” as tongue exercises, hypnosis, timing devices, and even special elixirs. During those early years, some of the most notable authorities entered the field in search of a “cure” for their own stuttering. After almost a century of research and clinical practice, we now know that the onset and maintenance of stuttering is due to neurological, environmental, and cognitive-emotional components combined. Here at the Monmouth Center for Communication Disorders, our therapy program addresses each of these components specific to our individual patients. Our goal is to establish fluency, reduce the fear of speaking, and thereby enhance each patient’s social-emotional well being. If stuttering, or any other speech or language problem has been a part of your life, call Dr. Oratio at : (732) 933-1600 MONMOUTH CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 565 Hwy 35 North, Red Bank, N.J. www.mcfcd.com Accepting Medicare and most other insurance <WEBSITE>www.mcfcd.com</WEBSITE>