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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2017
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Sometimes, but usually not. The majority of private speech therapists (usually stuttering treatment is obtained privately) don't accept insurance. So, the odds of having an insurance plan that covers...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2017
3 points

SLP here: SLP is hella $$. And a lot of SLPs do not "get" stuttering, so it can be a lot of money for hit-or-miss results....

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2017
2 points

I had about 6 sessions of an hour each. No prolonged effect except for the one on my pocket. Not cheap....

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commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
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I'd say it's not necessarily the amount of money spent that's important, but rather the results reached. So I'm not sure money is a sufficient metric here. It might make sense to compare it to other f...

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commentr/StutterDec 13, 2016
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I was too young to realize it at first, but once I hit about 17 I started noticing that I wasn't getting any benefit out of treatment. Tried to pass that along to the therapist, didn't get any positiv...

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commentr/StutterNov 17, 2016
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Interesting... I wonder if the newest SpeechEasy devices remedy that issue? I believe I read on the SpeechEasy site that **some** insurance companies/plans will cover it but most will not because it ...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2016
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Thanks for the information! It's good to know. My SLP basically said the same thing about it being temporary which I can understand. That might also explain why most insurance companies won't cover t...

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commentr/StutterSep 25, 2016
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I like a lot of the ideas he has about stuttering, but $100 is just too much to roll the dice on. ...

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commentr/StutterAug 18, 2016
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Respectfully asking - why is the speecheasy device so expensive to where it's pretty much out of the normal person's affordability range? ...

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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2016
2 points

There are courses in the US. I'm a graduate of the programme too. It's truely changed my life. This is not something they say but they do accept payment set over months rather than just in full....

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
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Yes, I understand that it's a bit pricey for some, as a student I struggled to find the money myself, but i cannot stress how much it has helped me. I'm a bit baffled though that there aren't any cour...

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2016
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I just looked up the McGuire program and it costs $1,500! Plus you have to pay for the hotel and flight to Europe as they don't have courses in the states. Between the airfare, course fee, and hotel i...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
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I'm so butthurt for living in a country with a proper healthcare that fully covers stuttertherapy yeah :)...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2016
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The list iciaguy posted is good. You could also try [This List](http://www.stutteringspecialists.org/search/custom.asp?id=1972) although im not sure it's as comprehensive. I'm happy you ready to commi...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2015
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Hai, I'm also from the Netherlands;) (where are you from) I don't know if health insurance helps with Del Ferro? Have no idea. I friend of mine also went to Del Ferro and it helped him a lot. An o...

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commentr/StutterAug 15, 2015
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I also read this same quote from one of my slp classes. I have not met any African Americans that stutter, instead I have met a couple of middle eastern people who do stutter. I am from the Caribbea...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2015
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Just checked with my insurance and it's only a $15 co-pay per session (but they only allow a max of 20 sessions per year!!!). But I've been having difficulty actually fin...

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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2015
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I looked into it. It's not that terribly expensive compared to some other programs, there's one on the east coast in the US that is over $3k. ...

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commentr/StutterApr 22, 2015
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Thanks for the general information, I appreciate it. I should've taken the time while in college to fix this problem but now I might have to just wait until I get a real job and pay for it on my own. ...

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commentr/StutterApr 22, 2015
3 points

I'm an SLP specializing in stuttering, so to answer some of the more logistical questions... 1. Private speech therapy is very expensive. Depending on where you live, it will likely cost between $75-...

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