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Stuttering Demystified & Beyond
by Lori Melnitsky
Yes, I stutter. I have been a licensed speech pathologist for 30 years. My career started out as an unhappy accountant. Being told I would never be able to communicate due to stuttering, I proved them all wrong. My goal is to increase stuttering education and help all who stutter as well as learning about ADHD.I am a life and ADHD coach for ambitious women/college students.I own All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy and online via tele health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, PA, CA, MA www.allislandspeech.comhttps://linktr.ee/allislandspeech
Episodes
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Episode 114: The Difference Between a Speech Therapist and Stuttering Specialist
Lori discusses when a child who stutters may benefit from seeing a stuttering specialist rather than a general speech-language pathologist. She explains the differences in training, clinical experience, and expertise, and why it’s important to seek out a professional with specific clinical...
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Episode 113: Screw Acceptance. Listen to Your Child.
Lori discusses why acceptance doesn’t have to mean settling for where you are. While accepting yourself and understanding who you are is important, it’s also okay to want more and work toward improvement. Lori emphasizes the importance of listening to your child, supporting their goals, and...
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Episode 112: Executive Functioning: What Parents of College Students Need to Know
Lori discusses executive functioning and what parents of college students need to know. She explores common challenges with organization, time management, planning, and follow-through—and offers practical insight to help parents better understand and support their college-aged students.
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Episode 111: Is It Really Stuttering? What Parents Need to Know Before They Wait It Out
In this episode, Lori explores how parents can tell the difference between typical childhood disfluencies and early signs of stuttering—and why waiting it out isn’t always the best approach. Learn what to watch for and when it may be time to seek an evaluation from a speech-language pathologist.
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Episode 110: What Is PROMPT Therapy and How Does it Work?
In this episode, Lori explores PROMPT therapy for children, explaining what it is, how it works, and which children may benefit most from this hands-on approach to speech therapy. She discusses how PROMPT uses tactile cues to support speech production, improve motor planning, and help children...
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Episode 109: From Staying Silent to Finding My Voice as a Motivational Speaker
For years, Lori hid her voice, feeling self-conscious about the way she spoke and letting stuttering keep her in the background. Today, she is a speech-language pathologist specializing in stuttering, an inspirational speaker, and a motivational speaker who empowers others to embrace their voices...
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Episode 108: Should You Talk to Your Child About Stuttering?
Should you talk to your child about their stuttering, or will it make things worse? In this episode, Lori explores why open, supportive conversations can help children feel understood and accepted, while sharing her own life experiences
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Episode 107: Breaking Free from the Fear of Judgment
Lori discusses how worrying about what others think, constantly comparing yourself to others, and fearing judgment can limit your potential and influence the choices you make. In this episode, she explores how these patterns can quietly take control of your life and shares why breaking free from...
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Episode 106: How Fear Almost Kept Me in a Career I Did Not Want
Lori shares how fear once dictated many of her personal and professional decisions, holding her back from pursuing new opportunities and living fully. In this episode, she reflects on letting go of fear, taking control of her life, and embracing new possibilities. She encourages you to do the same.
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Episode 105: Why I Chose Stuttering as a Specialty
Lori shares her personal journey and how her past experiences shaped who she is today. She discusses why she chose stuttering as her specialty, the passion behind her work, and how she uses her knowledge and experiences to support and empower individuals who stutter.
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Episode 104: Tiny Voices, Big Concerns — Parent Coaching for Children Ages 3 and Under
In this episode, Lori shares her personal experience as a parent of a child who stutters and discusses the importance of parent coaching for young children ages 3 and under. She talks about supporting communication at home, navigating concerns early on, and empowering parents with practical...
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Episode 103: Why It’s Easy in Therapy but Hard in Real Life: The Challenge of Using Fluency Tools Outside the Speech Room
Lori discusses why fluency is often easier in the therapy room than in everyday life and shares personal experiences as both a speech-language pathologist and a person who stutters. She explores confidence, desensitization, and how gradual practice and support can help people who stutter...
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Episode 102: Meet Lauren Budd, MS, CCC-SLP: Speech Pathologist & Myofunctional Specialist
In this episode, Lori sits down with Lauren Budd, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding specialist based in New York, NY. Lauren is the founder of The Sensory Child framework, a whole-body approach that integrates anatomy, physiology, sensory systems, and early medical history to...
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Episode 101: School Therapy vs. Private Speech Therapy
What’s the difference between school-based and private speech therapy? In this episode, Lori breaks down how these two settings differ in their goals, approaches, and outcomes.
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Episode 100: Is My Child Stuttering, or Is It Just a Phase?
In this episode, Lori discusses the early signs of childhood stuttering and when parents should get help. She also shares her personal experience as a speech-language pathologist and as a parent whose own daughter stuttered, offering insight, reassurance, and guidance for families navigating…
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Episode 99: Lori Talks to Her Former Client, Arsal About His Stuttering Journey
In this episode, Lori sits down with her former client, Arsal, to talk about his 10+ year journey with stuttering — from struggling with his speech to building confidence and learning to speak publicly. Arsal currently attends NYU and is studying business.
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Episode 98: How to Help Children Who Stutter (Kindergarten Through Second Grade)
In this episode, Lori discusses the importance of starting stuttering therapy at a young age and why the early years are so critical. She explores the emotional side of stuttering too, including feeling stuck, being shy, and struggling to express thoughts and feelings, and shares how supportive...
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Episode 97: College Is Hard Enough—Stuttering Shouldn’t Make It Harder
Lori shares what it was like navigating college while stuttering and offers practical advice and tools to help students feel more confident and supported. For more information about her Talk It Up! adult stuttering program, click here. Adult Stuttering Program | All Island Speech
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Episode 96: Does My Teen Who Stutters Need Therapy?
Lori breaks down the confusion, fear, and frustration teens often face with stuttering—and what signs suggest they might benefit from therapy. She highlights the importance of perseverance, confidence-building, and giving teens tools to communicate with more ease. Perfect for parents, educators,...
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Episode 95: Talk It Up Program: From Stuttering to Helping Others
The Talk It Up! Fluency Program is designed specifically for people struggling with stuttering. The program provides tools to speak with less tension, strategies for real-world situations (like interviews, phone calls, and introductions), and support from someone who truly understands the…
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Episode 94: The Power of Family: Why Parental Involvement Shapes Therapy Success
In this episode, Lori discusses the vital role parents and families play in the therapy process. She explains why their involvement is essential for progress and how the lack of it can slow or even halt improvement.
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Episode 93: No Shortcuts: The Path to Long-Term Stuttering Success
For years, I wanted stuttering to go away with one quick trick. Sometimes these "tricks" seemed to help for a few minutes, but the stutter always came back. And worse, those quick fixes left me feeling frustrated and defeated. Now, after years as both a person who stutters and a speech…
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Episode 92: Do you worry about the future with your child stuttering?
It’s natural for parents to worry—especially when their child stutters. The questions, uncertainties, and fears can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. In this episode, we’ll walk through the journey together, offering reassurance, guidance, and hope along the way.
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Episode 91: Know your worth as a person
Lori dives into the power of staying true to yourself and the confidence that comes from believing in who you are. She shares why this mindset is especially meaningful for parents and business owners, offering insights to inspire and empower.
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Episode 90: Sari, a new grad talks Stuttering and Support
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sari, a dedicated Child Life Specialist who once struggled significantly with stuttering. Sari shares her journey of working hard to improve her fluency, building confidence, and ultimately finding her voice. Tune in to hear how her personal experiences...
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Ep 89: Breaking the Silence: Mia’s Journey with Stuttering to Communicating
In this episode a 17 year old female who is a senior in high school completed The let’s Talk Fluency Program with Lori Melnitsky on zoom. From stuttering to Fluency and confidence. Mia talks about her stuttering journey and how she came to All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy. Mia wants to be…
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Episode 88: What is an easy onset in Stuttering therapy ?
Listen to Lori explain easy onsets and what role they play in stuttering therapy. Lori explains why they are used. She is a speech pathologist who stuttered severely herself. She also explains using ends of words and gives you real life examples in her own speech. www.allislandspeech.com
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Episode 87: How fluency changed it all for me.
This is about how adult speech therapy changed my life.
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Episode 86: My personalized version of the Lidcombe Early Stuttering Program:
It is important to intervene early and be positive. Listen why? www.allislandspeech.com
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Episode 85: Three Powerful Reasons to get Your Teen Help over Zoom
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Episode 84: Three top reasons for teens to do tele health Stuttering Therapy
Hi, and welcome to another episode of Stuttering the mystified and beyond This is Lori Melnitzki your host. I just wanted to talk about some things that are on my mind. I actually just got back from Florida visiting my parents who are older and I was just thinking as I was there and I was meeting…
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Episode 83: Breaking the Chains of stuttering : A new fluency program is here
First we start working on to learn easier ways I'm breathing from our diaphragm and we also work on a lot of the emotional components of building confidence on the phone calling up a restaurant saying our names so I really and there is some home practice involved. I really believe that the people...
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Episode 82: Understanding Private Speech Therapy vs School Stuttering Therapy
Sometimes children are not eligible for school speech therapy. Other times no one specializes in stuttering therapy. Understanding the difference of an academic speech model vs private specialized therapy. www.allislandspeech.com [email protected]
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Episode 81: MPI-2 Stuttering Treatment Program for Adults
Lori Melnitsky discusses the MPI 2 program. This intensive adult fluency program, developed by Dr. Roger Ingham and colleagues, aims to improve speech fluency in individuals who stutter. Lori shares her personal journey with stuttering and the benefits of the MPI 2 program, which uses an app and...
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Ep 80: Helping Preschoolers Stutter Less via zoom
Episode 80: Better to do zoom therapy with a stuttering specialist : it works and here is why. Hi today I really would like to talk about something very important and that is telehealth and stuttering therapy. I am licensed in many states and I just want to share with you some success stories…
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Episode 79: Tips on Overcoming Adversity
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Episode 78: Lori interviews Jane Fraser, President of the Stuttering Foundation of America
In This episode Lori is thrilled to interview Jane Fraser, President of the Stuttering Foundation of America. www.stutterhelp.org
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Episode 77: Stuttering can be significant even if not heard by teachers...the truth
www.allislandspeech.com SLPs: to learn more about stuttering, visit my website. Look under SLP courses. They all count as Maint hours and come with a certificate, ,
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Episode 76: Navigating ADHD_My Personal Journey and Life Coaching Insights
Join me as I share personal triumphs over ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Discover the transformative power of life coaching with practical insights on self-belief, goal-setting, and unlocking your potential. Tune in for an empowering conversation tailored for those seeking guidance on...
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Episode 75: ADHD-Helping parents help their children with handing in HW
For ADHD coaching, visit www.allislandspeech.com or contact [email protected]
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Episode 74: For the SLP: Strategies for carryover in Stuttering
https://lori-s-school-94d4.thinkific.com/courses/stuttering-real-life-carryover-Strategies-for-school-aged-children
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Episode 73: My 2 year old is stuttering. What do I do?
In this episode Lori talks how to help the 2 year old who stutters. www.allislandspeech.com
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Episode 72: Seeking help for your child who stutters should not Raise Awareness
In this episode Lori Melnitsky discusses early intervention and seeking help. allislandspeech.com
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Episode 70: John Successfully Navigating Stuttering in the Fast-Paced World of Sports Media
In this episode, Lori delves into an inspiring conversation with John, a young professional who stutters and excels in the fast-paced realm of sports media. Explore John's transformative journey with the MPI 2 Stuttering Intensive program, witnessing how it reshaped his life and bolstered his...
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Episode 71: Accepting Stuttering is not Resignation
In this episode Lori Melnitsky talked about the stuttering journey and what acceptance means. [email protected] Allislandspeech.com
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Episode 69:Surviving College Orientation if you Stutter
Episode 69 Stuttering Demystified And Beyond How To Survive College Orientation If You Stutter Lori Melnitsky Lori Melnitsky is a specialist in stuttering, speech pathologist and someone who stuttered severely. In this episode, Lori shares her experience as a former college student who stutters…
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Episode 68. Acceptance of stuttering isn’t for everyone
In this episode I talk about why I don’t promote acceptance of stuttering. I do believe in a belting ourselves and praising our efforts. Please www.allislandspeech.com or email [email protected]
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Episode 67: Why you should not listen to others who discourage you
In this episode I talk about believing in oneself. Lori stuttered severely and her confidence lacked. She went from introverted to confidence and nos never shuts up.
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Episode 66: Back To School Tips High School and College Tips
In this episode Lori gives tips for a new school year for high school and college students for coaching or speech help please visit [email protected]
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Episode 65: Helping children keep calm around holidays....
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Yes, I stutter. I have been a licensed speech pathologist for 30 years. My career started out as an unhappy accountant. Being told I would never be able to communicate due to stuttering, I proved them all wrong. My goal is to increase stuttering education and help all who stutter as well as learning about ADHD.I am a life and ADHD coach for ambitious women/college students.I own All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy and online via tele health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, PA, CA, MA www.allislandspeech.comhttps://linktr.ee/allislandspeech
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Lori Melnitsky
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