Children
Stammering often starts when children are between two and five years old, but it can start...
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Kevin Fower
Stammering Specialist SLT
Support for people of all ages who stammer
Kevin Fower
Stammering Specialist SLT
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Children
Stammering (stuttering) often starts when children are between two and five years old. Some children stop stammering quite soon after they start, whereas for others it might continue. Stammering is complex in nature, with a number of internal and external factors which combine to determine the amount of stammering that is experienced, and the impact it has. These factors include language skills, behaviour, temperament and personality, and environmental factors such as pace of life. Just as every child is unique, every child’s stammering is different.
Young People
Young people who stammer often say they stammer more frequently in certain situations. For example, they might stammer more during presentations, during oral exams, or when talking to a group of friends. It may be that stammering is more frequent at the moment because things are difficult and our routines are very different to how they were before. Stammering can also have an impact on young people, and their parents, because it has been happening for a number of years.
Adults
Stammering in adults can occur for a number of reasons. It may be that you have stammered since you were a child. Sometimes stammering can start in adulthood following physical or emotional trauma such as a head injury or stroke. As an adult, stammering can lead to a range of emotional and behavioural responses including avoidance, unhelpful coping behaviours, and feelings of distress and anxiety. Ultimately, stammering can stop you from doing what you want to do in life and it can be difficult to be open and to address your negative experiences.
Testimonials
“Toward the end of the summer, my social life felt full and natural – just as I once told you I
hoped it would be. With that, my stutter stopped being the centre of my life… overall I feel
like I’ve reached a place I couldn’t even imagine before. My stutter doesn’t overshadow my
life anymore, and I honestly feel free.”
hoped it would be. With that, my stutter stopped being the centre of my life… overall I feel
like I’ve reached a place I couldn’t even imagine before. My stutter doesn’t overshadow my
life anymore, and I honestly feel free.”
“We came across Kevin on the ASLTIP website and contacted him immediately. We had a
phone call and within minutes we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the assessment
& block of therapy sessions for our 4 year old son. We are so glad we did. As soon as we
met Kevin for the child assessment, we were welcomed with a big friendly smile and a
calming voice. Kevin has not only reduced my anxiety around my son’s stammering as a
mother, but he has helped us build my son’s confidence and patience. At present, his speech
is the best it has been this year. Thank you for everything Kevin, the positivity and happiness
you have given us as a family is priceless, we will be forever grateful.”
phone call and within minutes we were certain we wanted to go ahead with the assessment
& block of therapy sessions for our 4 year old son. We are so glad we did. As soon as we
met Kevin for the child assessment, we were welcomed with a big friendly smile and a
calming voice. Kevin has not only reduced my anxiety around my son’s stammering as a
mother, but he has helped us build my son’s confidence and patience. At present, his speech
is the best it has been this year. Thank you for everything Kevin, the positivity and happiness
you have given us as a family is priceless, we will be forever grateful.”
“I am so happy I did the speech therapy! It was essential for me to grow into a more confident
person. These cognitive improvements, I feel, are very much part of my overall increased wellbeing. I
now feel more in charge of my speech and better equipped to deal with negative emotions. Thank
you for guiding me! I can’t express my gratitude enough.”
person. These cognitive improvements, I feel, are very much part of my overall increased wellbeing. I
now feel more in charge of my speech and better equipped to deal with negative emotions. Thank
you for guiding me! I can’t express my gratitude enough.”
“Kevin was immensely popular with the children, young people, parents and the adults he worked with.
He was quick to establish a rapport and was able to give the people he worked with answers to their
questions and confidence that they were in safe hands. His gentle warmth and engaging manner,
combined with his depth of knowledge and experience, ensured that his therapy was expert and tailored
to each individual’s needs. He was able to support those he worked with to develop their skills
and confidence as communicators, empowering them and helping them to realise their potential.”
He was quick to establish a rapport and was able to give the people he worked with answers to their
questions and confidence that they were in safe hands. His gentle warmth and engaging manner,
combined with his depth of knowledge and experience, ensured that his therapy was expert and tailored
to each individual’s needs. He was able to support those he worked with to develop their skills
and confidence as communicators, empowering them and helping them to realise their potential.”
“Several years ago, I attended a training course in Newcastle that Kevin delivered.
His rich knowledge and enthusiasm ignited my own interest in stammering,
and I subsequently completed a PhD in the area. I will always be grateful
to him for his contribution to my career path.”
His rich knowledge and enthusiasm ignited my own interest in stammering,
and I subsequently completed a PhD in the area. I will always be grateful
to him for his contribution to my career path.”
“Dear Kevin, I write to you to express my sincere satisfaction of your services for my daughter Amelia.
After Amelia developed a stutter, as loving parents we became very concerned.
After research online, we found you and now after 5 months or so Amelia’s stutter has practically
gone and she is chatting away with confidence. We trusted you and our trust paid off.
You offer a unique formula which also helped us in helping our daughter.
I strongly recommend Kevin’s expertise to anyone who has a child who has developed a stutter.
We are both so very grateful.”
After Amelia developed a stutter, as loving parents we became very concerned.
After research online, we found you and now after 5 months or so Amelia’s stutter has practically
gone and she is chatting away with confidence. We trusted you and our trust paid off.
You offer a unique formula which also helped us in helping our daughter.
I strongly recommend Kevin’s expertise to anyone who has a child who has developed a stutter.
We are both so very grateful.”
“Dear Kevin, Thank you so much again for the earlier session.
I can’t tell you how uplifted and positive I now feel – it’s a weight I carry with me every day!
I am so excited about this new chapter in my son’s therapy and where it will take us”.
I can’t tell you how uplifted and positive I now feel – it’s a weight I carry with me every day!
I am so excited about this new chapter in my son’s therapy and where it will take us”.
“The session was very informative and it changed my outlook on my stammer”
WHO I AM
Kevin Paul Fower
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
I have specialised in stammering for 17 years, working as a specialist at the national level in the core areas of clinical work, teaching and training, and research. Central to this is the key skill of building an effective therapy relationship, which supports change. I have established The Stammer Specialist Ltd. to bring these skills into the private sector and to offer quality and effective therapy to children, young people, and adults who stammer.
Two words Same thing
Stammering / Stuttering
Young people
Young people who stammer often say they stammer more frequently in certain situations. For...
Adults
Stammering in adults can occur for a number of reasons. It may be that you have stammered since...
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Independent & NHS speech Supervision
Clinical supervision is available to qualified independent and NHS speech and language therapists. Whether you are a newly qualified stammering SLT or a developing specialist, it can be helpful to take time to reflect on your clinical practice, including case discussions, exploring the details of a therapy approach, and specific skills development.
Individual, paired, and group supervision is available. I use a range of approaches including Solution Focused Brief Therapy and counselling skills to support you with your agenda and what you would like to get from supervision. Sessions can be a one-off or they can be more regular.
If you have a clinical query or question, or if you are working with a family and you are not sure about your next steps, then please get in touch by completing this form.
The Stammer Specialist Ltd.
Stammering Stuttering
Stammering (stuttering – it’s the same) consists of outward speech behaviours such as repetitions and blocks, which are often combined with associated negative thoughts and feelings, and changes to behaviour. There can also be additional movements in the face, head, and body. Many children stop stammering without any therapy. Lots of people who continue to stammer find that it does not get in their way and there are countless examples of successful (and famous) people who stammer.
However, it is not always that easy. For parents it can be a shock when their child first stammers as it can start quite suddenly. Young people and adults who stammer may find it impacts negatively on their day to day life, or on their self-confidence. It can be difficult to know what to do for the best.
Therapy has come a long way, especially in the last 5 years. Whether your goal is understanding stammering, addressing negative thoughts and emotions, building confidence, or working on communication skills, it is important to feel like you are in the driving seat.
I have established The Stammer Specialist Ltd. to provide highly specialist expertise in stammering therapy in the private sector. I offer evidence-based therapy and support to people who stammer and their families and, importantly, I recognise that the experience of stammering is different for everybody. I also offer support to stammering SLTs who are developing their specialist skills e.g. with supervision, to promote evidence-based practice in stammering therapy.
CONTACTS
Get in touch by clicking on the telephone number or the email address below, or by clicking on the ‘Contact’ button.
To book an assessment, click on the ‘Make A Referral’ button below.
IN PERSON
The Stammer Specialist Ltd. is in Central London, a short walk from Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, and Goodge Street tube stations, and just around the corner from Charlotte Street. Please enquire for more information or click on the map Map
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ONLINE
I work online with people across the world including the UK, Hong Kong, Spain, Italy, the United States, South America, and Saudi Arabia. Working online offers flexibility, especially when it can be difficult to find a specialist in your local area. Zoom, Teams, and Skype are all available.