commentr/StutterApril 8, 2022

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>How would you recommend I go out and find a speech therapist? *That* is the million dollar question. IMO, geography matters. If you live in the middle of nowhere, odds are that your options will be limited. Talk to your doctor. Talk to any speech therapist you have worked with before. Tell them you are seeking a SLP that specializes in stuttering. Find universities that offer speech pathology master programs. Reach out to them. They will be able to find their graduates who practice in your area. If you're close enough, you might be able to work with post-grad students. Maybe some others in this sub can recommend organizations that can help you connect with a good speech therapist. What country / state are you in? If it were me, I might start here: [https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pathology-rankings](https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pathology-rankings) And don't get discouraged if the first program you try isn't helpful. I see numerous programs described in this subreddit. And the quality of doctors varies. You might have to try more than one program before you find the solution that works for you. (Thomas Edison anecdote - 10,000 ways not to make a lightbulb...blah, blah, blah) Seriously though, doctors get paid A LOT. Ask a lot of questions. A potential employer interviews you before offering you a salary. Treat potential doctors the same way. Interview them. How many of your patients achieve fluency? How do you define fluency? What is the typical time-frame? How much work is required on my part? How much relapse do you see in your patients? Do you have a primary approach, or is it tailored to the patient's needs? I doubt you're going to get much in the way of percentages or hard commitments. Doctors typically don't respond with certainties. You're seeking a dialogue. Trying to get a feel for the doctor and their competence. Don't be too quick to judge, but also don't ignore any red flags. Trust your gut. The "interview" allows you some things to digest. Again, don't hesitate to ask questions. Either in the sub, or DM me. Everyone in the sub is very supportive and eager to help.

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Therapy & Professional

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Seeking TherapyAccess & Affordability