The American Institute for Stuttering provides specialized therapy for people who stutter throughout the greater Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. Led by one of fewer than 170 ASHA-Board certified specialists in stuttering, we serve people who stutter of all ages from pre-school to school-age children, to teens and adults.

We offer in-person therapy as well as online sessions via Zoom. Our office in Little Five Points is conveniently accessible from Candler Park, Inman Park, Grant Park, Decatur, Midtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell, and beyond. For many years, in order to reach people wherever they may live or work, we have made our services available online.

Our warm and experienced speech therapists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment. We develop individualized therapy plans that enhance overall language skills. We incorporate other speech and language therapy goals as necessary. Our aim is to help people who stutter to speak freely and live more fearlessly. We also work to provide top-quality services to those who otherwise would not have access to this therapy due to financial constraints. To this end, we offer scholarships and financial aid.

Learn more about our therapy services for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.

The AIS Center for Stuttering Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Since 2016, we have been helping the greater Atlanta area gain access to universally affordable specialized stuttering treatment.

Our warm and experienced speech therapists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment. We develop individualized therapy plans that enhance overall language skills. We incorporate other speech and language therapy goals as necessary. Our aim is to help people who stutter to speak freely and live more fearlessly. We also work to provide top-quality services to those who otherwise would not have access to this therapy due to financial constraints. To this end, we offer scholarships and financial aid.

Learn more about our therapy services for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.

What Is Speech Therapy for Stuttering?

Stuttering therapy is a collaborative process of developing and enacting a plan to eliminate the negative impacts of stuttering and maximize communication potential. People often think this process consists of learning and practicing breathing techniques and other speech skills.

However, for therapy to be both effective and lasting, it must address the physical and emotional aspects of stuttering, and the negative underlying thoughts that accompany them. Therapy sessions can be individual or in groups, and goals are customized according to a person's age and personal needs.  

Comprehensive Speech Therapy Services for Kids, Teens, & Adults in Atlanta

Comprehensive Evaluations

Our comprehensive evaluations incorporate age-appropriate protocols and typically include an assessment of the following:   

  • Physical stuttering characteristics 
  • Impact of stuttering on daily life, thoughts, and emotions
  • Speech and Language skills, including articulation, comprehension, and overall verbal expression
  • For kids, parent and teacher perceptions are an important part of the evaluation process

Pediatric Stuttering Therapy 

Speech therapy services are available in person at our Atlanta office and online for children of all ages. These services help: 

  • Parents - learning ways to support your child's fluency and communication growth
  • Children - speaking with confidence and without fear 
  • Family - understanding the often confusing aspects of stuttering, and developing the language to talk about it openly 

Learn more about AIS therapy for preschoolers and kids.

Speech Therapy for Teens and Adults

For teens and adults, the fear of stuttering is often the worst part of living with the problem. Stuttering often leads to a long list of avoidances, including opting out of speaking opportunities, changing words, and using physical tricks to get words out. We know stuttering is a lot more than what people hear, and our therapy will help with: 

  • Speaking without physical struggle or tension
  • Reducing avoidance behaviors of all types
  • Helping you become more open and less emotionally reactive to stuttering

Learn more about AIS therapy for teens and adults.

Group Workshops & Sponsored Events

When you are an AIS client, you have access to a wealth of educational and enjoyable workshops and activities. Thanks to our generous supporters, many of our events are sponsored, and free to the AIS community. Offerings include:  

  • Public speaking workshops
  • Speaker series, featuring professional researchers, prominent people who stutter, authors, etc
  • Social events, holiday parties, movie screenings, etc 
  • Workshops in areas including stress reduction, meditation and mindfulness, improvisation, small talk, and more

Take a look at our upcoming events!

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Professional Training

We offer one-on-one and group consultations for professionals who are seeking advanced clinical training or help with a specific case. Graduate students are also invited to apply for an internship during our one-week immersion programs. Our trainings help you learn to: 

  • Go beyond what you learned in graduate school and better understand the limitations of fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques
  • Understand the lived experience of stuttering 
  • Carry out comprehensive evaluations to understand the full impact of stuttering on a person's life
  • Prioritize communication over fluency in order to make a lasting impact

Upcoming programs are listed on our events calendar and our internship application is available here.

Related Services

In addition to speech fluency disorders, AIS therapists have expertise working with individuals with other communication disorders, including:

  • Articulation, apraxia of speech, and other speech disorders 
  • Oral motor difficulty
  • Autism spectrum disorder and other social language disorders
  • Receptive language disorder
  • Expressive language disorder
  • Reading comprehension
  • Auditory processing disorder
  • Voice disorders

When necessary, we collaborate with (or refer to) other professionals, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and others.

Certified Speech Therapists in Atlanta

All of our speech-language pathologists have specific expertise in speech fluency disorders (stuttering, cluttering, and more), and have a certificate of clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Further, our therapists regularly present at and attend professional conferences in the area of stuttering, and are actively involved in local and national support communities for people who stutter, including: 

Financial Assistance for Our Atlanta Stuttering Therapy Services

Our mission at AIS is to make specialized stuttering therapy available to anyone who needs it - regardless of their financial situation. If you or a family member are ready for stuttering therapy and are worried about the cost, please inquire about our financial assistance program.

Start Speech Therapy at AIS in Atlanta Today

We are honored to play a role in your journey with stuttering, and we are here for you and your loved ones every step of the way. Contact our Atlanta office at (404) 228-2234 or atlanta@stutteringtreatment.org to set up your first appointment today!

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