SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

To protect the health and safety of our staff and the incredible young people we serve, all Speech Therapy sessions will take place via Zoom Video Conferencing until further notice. Stay safe and well!

We offer a range of professional, bilingual services for children of all ages, including diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, as well as support for parents and other professionals.

SAY’s Speech Therapy program was created to support children who stutter and their families by addressing their individual needs and goals for change. Whether or not your child is involved in other SAY programs, SAY Speech Therapy is a place where your child can learn to understand and manage the impact that stuttering has on all areas of life.

Our Services

SAY Speech Therapy offers a full spectrum of bilingual speech services, in English and Spanish, to support children and their families’ unique needs. Bilingual speech therapy provides an accepting space for children to communicate in the language(s) in which they are most comfortable. Please contact us if you are interested, and we will help to find the right services for you and your child. Simply submit an inquiry below or call Fergie Cantos, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE at 212.414.9696 extension 205.

• Diagnostic Evaluations: SAY provides speech and language assessments in both English and Spanish for children who stutter. This comprehensive, bilingual evaluation distinguishes whether a child is stuttering or having difficulties with linguistic development in either or both languages. The completion of this evaluation provides an understanding of the child’s speech and language skills as well as the impact that stuttering has on their everyday life. Every diagnostic evaluation includes initial recommendations for therapy goals, educational information for families, and a written report (by request).
• Individual Therapy: SAY offers 1-on-1 speech therapy with a licensed, bilingual speech-language pathologist (English and Spanish) where individual communication goals are addressed. In-person sessions are held at our offices in New York City.
  
• Teletherapy – our evaluations and therapy sessions are also accessible to families with Internet access living outside of the New York metro area. Using a webcam, we can provide the same high-quality service as our in-person therapy.  Availability of tele practice may vary depending on your home state.
• Parent support – parent education is an important part of many of our Speech Therapy services. We also hold monthly parent support group meetings for all SAY parents, led by a speech-language pathologist.
• Professional support – we offer many additional opportunities to support students, speech-language pathologists, teachers, counselors, and other professionals to understand stuttering and our approach to working with children. Options include workshops, presentations, internships, and collaborations. Please contact Fergie@SAY.org if you are interested in collaborating with SAY!

SAY is proud to be the recipient of a Special Citation from the New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Speech Therapy: The SAY Way

At SAY Speech Therapy, we believe that there is more to each child who stutters than the way that he or she talks. We take a holistic view of stuttering that includes not only speech behaviors, but also the thoughts and feelings that can have a very real impact on a child’s confidence, communication skills, and quality of life.

Because stuttering varies so much between individuals—and even from day to day as a child grows—we embrace a flexible approach to speech therapy that aims to meet each child and family where they are in the moment. By drawing on a range of evidence-supported therapy tools, we can individually tailor therapy for the best possible impact, regardless of age.

With pre-school and early school-age children (2-6 years old), we try to work closely with caregivers and families to help them understand the nature of stuttering, and how best to support young children’s confidence and communication skills as they continue to grow.

For school-age children (age 7-12) and teens (age 13-18), priorities for therapy often include practical goals such as participating more in class, making new friends, responding to teasing at school or exploring easier ways of speaking. Through child-directed therapy, children become empowered to advocate for themselves as they conquer their fears and come to better understand their own speech.

Speech Therapy can be even more effective when paired with other SAY programs, where kids can build self-esteem, communication, and social skills by developing friendships with other young people who stutter. They often come away from Camp SAY and Confident Voices feeling less isolated and ready to take on even bigger challenges in Speech Therapy!

Download our Speech Therapy brochure and click below to learn more about our impactful speech therapy treatment programs for pre-school children, school-age children, and teens.

Fees

• Full cost of individual speech therapy is $150 per hour.
• Full cost of a stuttering evaluation is $150 (flat fee).
• Other Speech services may vary in cost—let us know if you have questions!

Sliding Scale fees are available for all services, so every child has access to SAY: speech therapy.

Contact Us

To learn more about our Speech Therapy program, or whether SAY Speech is right for you or your child, please contact us!  Submit an inquiry below, or contact Fergie Cantos, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE at 212.414.9696 extension 205, or Fergie@SAY.org.

Advocacy & Support at School for Children who Stutter

A Guide for Parents & Professionals

• Learn about: Building a Community of Support
• Learn about: The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Learn about: 504 Plans and Classroom Accommodations
• Learn about: Building Resilience