HCRI Provides Excellence in the Analysis and Treatment of Stuttering.
At HCRI, we serve as your partner in fluency for life.
HCRI's experienced professionals are here for you every step of the way from the application process through treatment and post-therapy support. Pictured from left to right are President Ronald L. Webster, Ph.D.; Clinical Supervisor LuAnn Yates, M.S., CCC-SLP, BRS-FD; Clinician Candy Smith, R.N.; Clinician Holly Humphreys, M.S., ATR, LPC; Office Manager Linda Booth; I.T. Specialist Kevin Lucas; and Administrative Assistant Bonnie Witt.
At HCRI, we work each day to improve the lives of people who stutter and have been championing this cause for nearly 40 years. We pioneered the development of behavioral stuttering therapy and have devoted our careers to perfecting fluency-skill training.
Through ongoing research, therapy innovation, and creating new standards of clinical excellence, we continually raise the bar on treatment delivery and fluency outcomes. What sets HCRI apart from other stuttering therapy providers is our emphasis on:
- In-depth and ongoing scientific analysis of stuttering;
- Objective and constant testing and upgrading of fluency-training methods;
- Administering quality-controlled, results-based stuttering therapy; and
- Developing new technologies that make fluency learning easier and long lasting.
The HCRI experience is special. Our passion and commitment to excellence in understanding and treating stuttering is based on an abiding curiosity about how nature's phenomena are organized. We are deeply encouraged by the progress we have made in the physical analysis and treatment of stuttering.
We believe that the highest purpose in our work is to develop and free human potential. That is why we continue to make new discoveries about the nature of stuttering and continue to strengthen our therapy program for the benefit of our clients.
Most People who Stutter Can Become Fluent.
Our observations have shown that people who stutter are typically like everyone else; however, they just have trouble talking. Our therapy results demonstrate that most people who stutter can become fluent speakers.
HCRI Therapy Results
While there is no cure for stuttering, HCRI stuttering therapy can help the majority of people who stutter acquire the ability to speak fluently.
- 93% achieve fluency by the end of their 12-day fluency-skill training program.
- 70-75% retain fluency when evaluated one and again two years post therapy.
- 98% say they would recommend HCRI stuttering therapy to others.
We hope you will take time to closely examine the work we do as you evaluate your stuttering therapy options - and consider the following:
Experience Matters: HCRI's depth and breadth of experience in the behavioral treatment of stuttering is truly significant.
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Clinician Training and Expertise: Highly trained and compassionate, HCRI clinicians treat more people who stutter in one year than most speech therapists treat in a lifetime.
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What Can Fluency Bring to Your Life?
At HCRI, we work in partnership with individuals who seek to change the quality of their lives through the acquisition of fluent speech. Take a moment and think about your life.
- How would it change if you possessed the ability to speak fluently?
- Can you envision undertaking tasks that are now problematic to you?
- Do you think your personal effectiveness and satisfaction would improve?
- How would you feel if you could talk freely and spontaneously anytime?
- Where will you be at this time next year if you do not act to change your speech?
If you have experienced restrictions because of your speech, consider the depth and quality of HCRI's work with individuals who stutter. You may find that your sense of well-being and your confidence can be enhanced with the acquisition of robust fluency.
Take the Next Step and Contact Us Today.
You probably have a number of questions about our work and fluency training program. The best way for us to respond is for you to call us at 540-265-5650. While we encourage you to call, you may choose to send an email to admin@stuttering.org.
Your foundation for a fluent future lies before you. Action taken now can move you towards greater satisfaction later.
Call us at 540-265-5650
Toll Free: 855-236-7032
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How HCRI Therapy
Can Impact Your Life
The results of a 2012 survey of HCRI alumni reinforce the
fact that the best investment you can make is in yourself. Here is what past participants said about how therapy
impacted their lives.
After HCRI...
- 95% experienced greater confidence
- 79% improved their career options
- 67% increased their earnings
- 80% enhanced their social life
- 91% were happier and more satisfied
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"I wish I had done this years ago. The clinicians were outstanding." "When I first called HCRI, I stuttered badly during the call. After treatment, I called to thank them and spoke fluently." "HCRI was the first time any speech therapy had actually worked."
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