SAY: Speech is Different

Unfortunately, the field of speech therapy has a history of viewing stuttering as a problem that clinicians can help “fix.” With new research and an emphasis on valuing and learning from the lived experience of people who stutter, the field has made many changes to the standard of care that it promotes. Nonetheless, speech therapists still consistently report that they have limited academic and clinical training in the area of stuttering1.

1. Gabel, 2013; Tellis et al., 2008

Finding an experienced and knowledgeable speech therapist can feel overwhelming and challenging, but SAY: Speech makes it easy!

SAY: Speech is led by Brooke Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, a speech therapist and one of only 140 board-certified stuttering specialists in the United States. Board-certified stuttering specialists (BCS-SCF) have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating individuals with stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders. Brooke also holds the Ally of Stuttering Seal, an additional certification for SLPs who have demonstrated a focus on stuttering and who are completing ongoing specialized training.

At SAY: Speech, we not only work with your child and family, but we collaborate with and educate your child’s teachers, school-based speech therapists, and any other service providers your child is working with so that you have a strong, knowledgeable, and collaborative team behind you.

Learn more about SAY: Speech therapy services and fees. No child is turned away for financial reasons. Ask about our sliding scale fees that ensure every child has access to SAY: Speech.

Discover our unique approach for pre-school-age children, school-age children, and teens. Learn more about stuttering and obtain resources at Stuttering 101.

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Brooke Leiman Edwards

MA, CCC_SLP, BCS-SCF
Director of SAY: Speech
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To learn more about our Speech Therapy program and how SAY: Speech can benefit your child, book a free consultation or contact Brooke Leiman Edwards, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF at 646.403.3519 or Brooke@SAY.org.

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  • About SAY: Speech

    SAY Programming and speech therapy have been fantastic resources for supporting my son manage his stutter and his relationship with his stutter. It creates an incredibly safe, caring, and creative environment for learning and developing self-confidence. It is truly reflective of the dedicated and thoughtful staff who are fully invested in the well-being of children and adults in the stuttering community.
    SAY Parent

  • About SAY: Speech

    10/10!! All the stars!! Could not recommend more highly!! Our family has collectively learned and grown so much since our child started working with Brooke. The individualized approach has helped them set their own goals and thrive and communicate with confidence, empowerment, and honesty. As parents, we receive great support and communication. Super grateful to have found this resource. It has changed our lives.
    SAY Parent

  • About SAY: Speech

    SAY has brought so much confidence into our son and our family as a whole since starting therapy. They have brought on the knowledge that the goal is to build your child’s confidence up so their stutter can never hold them back from life, and for that different point of view we have changed our outlook and have as a family become more confident with his stutter.
    SAY Parent

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