I’m from China and I stutter — what is stuttering therapy like in your country?
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I’m from China and I stutter — what is stuttering therapy like in your country? Hi everyone, I’m from China and I have a stutter. Recently I started stuttering therapy at a hospital here. It costs 480 RMB per hour (around $70 USD, depending on the exchange rate). During the session, the doctor measured my speaking rate and how often I stutter. They found something interesting: when I read out loud, I don’t stutter, and my reading speed is about twice as fast as an average person. The doctor gave me three suggestions: 1. Slow down my speaking rate 2. Use an “STS” rhythm/tapping method while speaking 3. Practice reading out loud in front of a mirror every day I’m curious — what does stuttering treatment/therapy look like in your country? * Who usually provides it (speech-language pathologists, doctors, therapists)? * How much does it cost, and is it covered by insurance? * What methods are common, and what actually helped you personally? Thanks a lot for any advice or experiences you can share.