Fluency & Stuttering

Support with stuttering for children, teenagers and adults, at our clinic in Dubai and online.

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Fluency session

About stuttering

Stuttering affects the flow of speech. People who stutter know what they want to say, but saying it can be harder than it is for other people. That might sound like repeating sounds or words, stretching a sound out, or getting stuck and being unable to get a word out at all.

Stuttering can change from day to day and from situation to situation. Many people find that speaking is easier in some settings than in others, which can be confusing for families and frustrating for the person themselves.

Stuttering is also about more than speech. How a person feels about talking, and whether they start avoiding certain words, situations or conversations, matters just as much as the speech itself.

Who we work with

Support at every age.

Speech and language therapy at Bloom is otherwise a service for children and young people. Fluency is the one area where we also work with adults.

Children

Many young children go through a period of stuttering, and for some it settles on its own. For others it continues, or it starts to affect how willing they are to talk. We can help you understand what you are seeing and whether therapy would be useful now.

Teenagers

Speaking up in class, meeting new people and taking part in group conversations can all become harder during the teenage years. Therapy at this age often looks at speaking itself and at confidence in the situations that matter to them.

Adults

Adults come to us at all stages. Some have had therapy before, some have never had any. People often get in touch because of work, presentations, phone calls or social situations, or simply because they want support with something they have managed alone for a long time.

It is common for parents to be told to wait and see. Waiting is sometimes the right advice, but not always. If you are unsure, a conversation with a therapist can help you decide what to do next.

Our approach

Therapy is planned around the individual.

There is no single method that suits everyone who stutters. What we do depends on the person, their age and what they want to change.

We start by listening

Before we suggest anything, we want to understand how stuttering affects daily life, which situations are hardest, and what the person or family would like to be different.

Speech and confidence together

Therapy may involve work on speech itself, and on how a person feels about speaking. For many people the second part matters as much as the first.

Evidence based

We use approaches supported by current research and adapt them to the person in front of us. Your therapist will explain what they are recommending and why.

Families and support networks

For younger children, parents are closely involved. For teenagers and adults, we follow your lead on who else you want involved.

Reviewed as you go

We check how things are going and adjust. Sessions may become less frequent over time, and therapy does not have to be open ended.

Where therapy happens

At our clinic

Our clinic on Sheikh Zayed Road, for children, teenagers and adults.

Find us

Online

Fluency work suits online sessions well, and this is how many of our teenage and adult clients prefer to meet.

How teletherapy works

Getting started

Ways to get started.

Where you start depends on what you already know and what you need. If you are not sure which option suits you, request a callback and we will help you decide.

Request a callback

For parents, teenagers and adults. Tell us a little about what you are looking for and we will call you back.

Request a callback

Free Advice Session

A 20-minute online conversation with a speech and language therapist about your child. The therapist does not meet or assess your child during the session.

Book a Free Advice Session