Blog - All Island Speech & Stuttering Therapy

Effective Stuttering Therapy: Understanding the Lidcombe Program for Children

Lori Melnitsky

Aug 263 min read

Effective Stuttering Therapy: Understanding the Lidcombe Program for Children

Who is it for? Children ages 3 to 7 who Stutter and Parents who can be involved in therapy progress: Many of the principles can be used...

Lori Melnitsky

Aug 203 min read

How to Overcome Speaking Fear:

How to Overcome Speaking Fear: Practical Tips for Building Confidence Public speaking can be daunting. Whether you're preparing for a...

Mastering Communication Skills: A Guide for Recent High School Graduates

Lori Melnitsky

Aug 193 min read

Mastering Communication Skills: A Guide for Recent High School Graduates

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful relationships, career advancement, and personal growth. Whether you're trying to...

Families of Children Who Stutter: Your Support Really Matters:

Lori Melnitsky

Dec 19, 20232 min read

Families of Children Who Stutter: Your Support Really Matters:

As a mother to two older daughters, one who stuttered briefly as a young child and the other who has ADHD and dyslexia, I understand the...

Why Parkinson's Patients might need Voice Therapy

Lori Melnitsky

Sep 16, 20231 min read

Why Parkinson's Patients might need Voice Therapy

Speak Out is a speech therapy program developed by the Parkinson Voice Project specifically for individuals with Parkinson's disease. It...

Unveiling the Impact of Weak Executive Functioning Skills: Affecting Bright Minds

Lori Melnitsky

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Unveiling the Impact of Weak Executive Functioning Skills: Affecting Bright Minds

Yes, poor executive skills can indeed have a negative impact on your freedom. Executive Functioning skills refer to a set of cognitive...

Benefits of Group Fluency/Practice Therapy for People Who Stutter:

Lori Melnitsky

Aug 13, 20233 min read

Benefits of Group Fluency/Practice Therapy for People Who Stutter:

Benefits of Group Fluency Therapy for People Who Stutter: By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP (I stutter, and many of these tips helped) (Many...

Is There a Link Between ADHD and Stuttering?

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Is There a Link Between ADHD and Stuttering?

Yes, there can be a link between stuttering and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). It is an important topic to be...

Why students with ADHD might lie about homework?

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Why students with ADHD might lie about homework?

—- 😁 Understanding why teens and young adults with ADHD “lie” about homework….. ----More often than not parents often become frustrated...

How is ADHD/Executive Functioning Different than therapy for Entrepreneurs?

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 15, 20232 min read

How is ADHD/Executive Functioning Different than therapy for Entrepreneurs?

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP Certified ADHD and EF Coach College and Small business growth mentor Focus: Executive functioning coaching...

Supporting Parents of Teens/Young Adults with ADHD/EF Challenges:

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Supporting Parents of Teens/Young Adults with ADHD/EF Challenges:

Parenting teenagers with executive functioning challenges can be a unique and sometimes challenging experience. Executive functions refer...

Best Study tips for College or Grad Students with ADHD...

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Best Study tips for College or Grad Students with ADHD...

1. Time Management: Develop a schedule or study timetable that allocates specific time for studying each subject. Set realistic goals and...

Five ways for Small business owners with ADHD/overwhelm to save time:

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 13, 20232 min read

Five ways for Small business owners with ADHD/overwhelm to save time:

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP Certified ADHD/Executive Coach Certified Speech/Language Pathologist As a business owner, time is a...

Five Benefits of ADHD/Executive Functioning Coaching for College Students

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 11, 20232 min read

Five Benefits of ADHD/Executive Functioning Coaching for College Students

By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP Certified ADHD/ Executive Functioning Coach For College Students Juggling academics, maintaining a social...

Adults Who Stutter Often Get the Wrong Advice:

Lori Melnitsky

Jun 8, 20232 min read

Adults Who Stutter Often Get the Wrong Advice:

MPI 2 (Modified Prolonged Speech) is a stuttering therapy technique that focuses on reducing the frequency and severity of stuttering to...

Adult Stuttering: Improve fluency in two weeks

Lori Melnitsky

Apr 4, 20233 min read

Adult Stuttering: Improve fluency in two weeks

Adult Stuttering: Improve Your Fluency in Less Than Three Weeks Stuttering, a communication disorder affecting speech fluency, can have a...

Lori Melnitsky

Mar 21, 20235 min read

Do We Tell Employers That We Stutter?

I have recently gotten many calls from adults out of work. It is a tough economy, and my heart goes to those suffering. Many have asked...

Why Do Some People Stutter More Outside of Speech Therapy Than During Therapy?

Lori Melnitsky

Jan 11, 20232 min read

Why Do Some People Stutter More Outside of Speech Therapy Than During Therapy?

Have you ever experienced a situation where one of your clients could say a particular word or phrase without stuttering during therapy...

Best Tips for Making Friends in College if You Stutter

Lori Melnitsky

Jan 5, 20232 min read

Best Tips for Making Friends in College if You Stutter

By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist and Person who Stutters College can be difficult for any new student. It can be more...

Lori Melnitsky

Jan 4, 20233 min read

Can Adults With ADHD Work?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions worldwide. While it can...

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