Stuttering-specific services

ARTS®, Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering* is an approach to stuttering therapy that provides a supportive environment in which we work on our individualized goals to reduce the struggle of stuttering and increase the comfort, efficiency, and spontaneity of speaking.

*Sisskin, V. (2019). Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®): An introduction to treatment principles. In D. Tomaiuoli, (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Stuttering (pp.134-141). Rome, Italy.

We are so excited to welcome kids who stutter ages 7 - 12 this summer for our in-person Summer Stuttering Group!

Sign up now - there are limited spots for this unique opportunity.

Are you a school-based speech therapist, looking to grow in your "fluency disorder" skill set? Reach out to The Talking Place to learn about in person and online trainings available at low or no cost to non-profits and school districts. Training is available to for-profit businesses for a small fee. 

Sheila is an outstanding communicator, and The Talking Place provides a space that is calm, safe and welcoming making it easy to open up and share. With Sheila’s compassion and support, you can gain courage and confidence to talk freely and openly both inside the Talking Place and outside in the broader world. Sheila Cina and The Talking Place are transformative!! - LM