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Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpiside 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.com2025-04-0109 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 87: How fluency changed it all for me.This is about how adult speech therapy changed my life. 2025-03-0706 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 86: My personalized version of the Lidcombe Early Stuttering Program:It is important to intervene early and be positive. Listen why?www.allislandspeech.com2025-03-0505 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 85: Three Powerful Reasons to get Your Teen Help over Zoomwww.allislandspeech.com2025-02-2308 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 84: Three top reasons for teens to do tele health Stuttering TherapyHi, 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 a lot of different people how much I had to speak and say my name and what I did and where I was from and and you'll hear me say often that my father studied also not really anymore and he's in...2025-02-2308 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 83: Breaking the Chains of stuttering : A new fluency program is hereFirst 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 who have committed to this program it is life changing. I spoke to a parent yesterday of a ninth grader who took my program last year. He actually stayed longer because he wanted to make sure that he got the skills and she said now...2025-02-1806 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 82: Understanding Private Speech Therapy vs School Stuttering TherapySometimes 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.comLori@allislandspeech.com2025-02-0808 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 81: MPI-2 Stuttering Treatment Program for AdultsLori 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 biofeedback to modify vocal fold vibrations.2025-02-0708 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEp 80: Helping Preschoolers Stutter Less via zoomEpisode 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 over the pandemic where we had no choice but to do online and of course there are some kids who cannot do online therapy, but I'm gonna tell you the majority of them can I'm talking about your preschoolers and...2025-02-0706 min
Family Therapist Connections - The PodcastLori Melnitsky, SLP, Talks About Stuttering & What Parents Need to Know🌟Lori Melnitsky, Speech Therapist, owner of All Island Speech, and hostess of the podcast, Stuttering Demystified, speaks today about the things parents need to know about stuttering. From important information, to debunking myths about stuttering, and explaining how stuttering can impacta student or adult, Ms. Melnitsky shares her expertise.Ms. Melnitsky is available to provide you or your loved one therapy or support:💻 www.allislandspeech.com📧 lori@allislandspeech.com🎙️ Podcast: Stuttering Demystified and Beyond(found on Apple and Spotify)Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate💻 www.advocate4students.com2024-11-0440 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 79: Tips on Overcoming Adversitywww.allislandspeech.com2024-08-2211 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 78: Lori interviews Jane Fraser, President of the Stuttering Foundation of AmericaIn This episode Lori is thrilled to interview Jane Fraser, President of the Stuttering Foundation of America.
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Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 76: Navigating ADHD_My Personal Journey and Life Coaching InsightsJoin 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 personal development.
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Lori Melnitsky Email:Lori@allislandspeech.com2024-02-0511 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 76: Tips to Say your name if you StutterAllislandspeech.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lori-melnitsky/message2024-01-2600 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 75: ADHD-Helping parents help their children with handing in HWFor ADHD coaching, visit www.allislandspeech.com or contact lori@allislandspeech.com
2024-01-1807 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 74: For the SLP: Strategies for carryover in Stutteringhttps://lori-s-school-94d4.thinkific.com/courses/stuttering-real-life-carryover-Strategies-for-school-aged-children2024-01-1407 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 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.com2024-01-0806 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 72: Seeking help for your child who stutters should not Raise AwarenessIn this episode Lori Melnitsky discusses early intervention and seeking help. allislandspeech.com2024-01-0805 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 70: John Successfully Navigating Stuttering in the Fast-Paced World of Sports MediaIn 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 confidence in communication. Gain practical insights as John shares his strategies for navigating stuttering within the high-speed dynamics of his work environment. Join us for a compelling dialogue on resilience, triumph, and the power of finding one's voice.
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www.allislandspeech.com2023-12-0829 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 70: Meet John, a person who stutters share his inspiring journey on fluency therapyIn this episode John shares his story on his journey with stuttering and spseech therapy to increase fluency and confidence.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lori-melnitsky/message2023-12-0829 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 70: John, a person who stutters, shares his incredible journey with Stuttering and Treatmentwww.allislandspeech.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lori-melnitsky/message2023-11-2929 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 71: Accepting Stuttering is not ResignationIn this episode Lori Melnitsky talked about the stuttering journey and what acceptance means. Lori@allislandspeech.com Allislandspeech.com2023-11-2709 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 69:Surviving College Orientation if you StutterEpisode 69
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How To Survive College Orientation If You Stutter
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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 and how she survived it.
According to Lori, she found it very uncomfortable to be in a group setting. For instance, just after she had graduated from high school and over the summer, she had her freshman orientation at Hofstra University and they had to go to school for a one-night sleepover. According to Lori, everyone had...2023-11-0307 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 68. Acceptance of stuttering isn’t for everyoneIn 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 Lori@allislandspeech.com2023-09-2918 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 67: Why you should not listen to others who discourage youIn 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.2023-08-2911 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 66: Back To School Tips High School and College TipsIn this episode Lori gives tips for a new school year for high school and college students for coaching or speech help please visit Lori@allislandspeech.com2023-08-2805 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 65: Helping children keep calm around holidays....www.allislandspeech.com
2023-08-2502 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 64: How I created my own path in stuttering and so much moreWww.allislandspeech.com2023-07-0111 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 63: Unmasking the myths for adults who stutter: we deserve the truth.Lori Melnitsky, A speech path who overcame stuttering talks about how you are not responsible for stuttering and how you can be helped to speak.
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Lori@allislandspeech.com2023-06-0808 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 62: Adult stuttering Group join today.www.allislandspeech.com. Lori@allislandspeech.com2023-04-1905 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpiside 61: Top Ideas to make your speech sessions more productive with Preschoolers who stutter.To purchase our asha ceu course please click here
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2023-04-0106 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 60: How I learned to public speak being a person who stutters…Www.allislandspeech.com2023-03-3014 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 59: Stuttering and ApraxiaIn this Episode I talk stuttering and apraxia. How one impacts the other. www.allislandspeech.com2023-03-2104 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 58: Can adults stop Stuttering?Episode 58: Can adults stop stuttering ?2023-03-1506 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 57: The Extreme Benefits of Tele therapy• Hi everyone, this is Lori Melnitsky, your friendly stuttering specialist and person who stutters. Welcome to episode 57 of Stuttering Demystified and Beyond. I am thrilled to have you all here. In today's episode, I'd love to talk to you about the benefits of teletherapy. People ask me about this all the time, whether I think it matters. I am going to talk specifically about people who stutter, people who clutter, people who need help with language. I personally do not see any difference at all. • I am licensed in many states, so I've been doing teletherapy for many years, espe...2023-03-1007 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 56: Overcoming Stuttering: MPI-2: Listen to Jake's Story with MPI-2, age 26This episode talks Lori Melnitsky, stuttering specialist Jake, a 26 year old who stutters.  At age 23, he contacted me as stuttering was interfering with how he communicates.  Listen to him now talk about fluency, confidence and hope.  He has a new job and is confident.  As Jake says have hope.  Stuttering should not stop you.  Give fluency a chance.
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2023-02-2315 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 55: Can Stuttering Start in Teens?In this episode Lori explains why stuttering can start in teens, www.allislandspeech.com. Episode 55 Can Stuttering Start in Teens
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00:00 - Introduction and Website
00:38 - Today's Topic: Can Teens develop a Stutter?
01:01 - Reason behind Stuttering in Teens
02:31 - Encouraging the Teens who Stutter
04:02 - Teenagers that started to Stutter during Covid
04:49 - Story about Teens who Benefitted from us
07:16 - Parents Duty to Support Teens who Stutter
09:01 - Our Teen Stuttering Bootcamp
09:35 - Reach Out to me
10:12 - Outro2023-02-2110 min
More Than Words: Treating the Whole ChildStuttering & Acceptance with Lori MelnitskyIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Lori Melnitsky about Stuttering & Acceptance. Lori is an SLP in New York. She specializes in stuttering. Lori owns her own practice called All Island Speech, where they provide stuttering help to children and adults. Today you will learn:
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Why Lori, as a person who stutters, decided to pursue a degree to become a speech-language pathologist
Lori’s personal experience with stutteringÂ
Some reasons why people stutter
What acceptance can mean in therapy
What fluency therapy can look like for children and adults
How parents can support stuttering acceptance at home
...2023-02-1530 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 54: Do we need a niche to develop a private practice ?www.allislandspeech.com. See coaching.2023-02-1109 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 53: 3 tips to help your college student or adult with ADHD/ADDIn this episode SLP and ADHD Coach Lori talks about three important tips to help their child with ADHD. Lori@allislandspeech.com. Look up coaching. www.Lori Melnitsky.com2023-02-0511 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 52: How I overcame stutteringIn this episode Lori talks about her journey with stuttering and how she overcame a de imitating disorder. Ck out MPI -2 adult stuttering plus coaching at www.allislandspeech.com2023-01-2309 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 51: Best tips to become a better public speaker from someone who was petrified to speakIn this episode I talk how I sent from severe stuttering to inspirational speaker.2023-01-2211 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 50: How to get your time back? ADHD or NotIn this episode I talk about how to get your time back.2023-01-2109 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 49: Preschool Stuttering: What SLPs need to know.In this episode Lori talks about the importance of our words as SLPs. Please click below to purchase the newly updated preschool course. https://lori-s-school-94d4.thinkific.com/courses/newpreschoolstuttering?fbclid=IwAR1ipL2YhmHtMyZWHENMo3nX2uFOvZl9hbNSnVWIo90MmrlddKoQ_3VEeck&mibextid=Zxz2cZ2023-01-1907 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 48: Tips for Talking on the phone if you Stutter....Episode 48- Tips for Talking on the phone if you Stutter.... by Stuttering DeMystified and Beyond
Hi, and welcome to episode 49 of Stuttering DeMystified and Beyond. This is Lori Melnitsky, your host, stuttering specialist, speech-language pathologist, ADHD life coach, and a person who happens to stutter. In this episode, I want to talk to you about a very personal topic to me.
I want to talk to you about how  you talk on the phone if you stutter. And I'm going to be honest with you, when I was younger, I used to hang up a...2023-01-0810 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 47 : I stutter and ordered a Sweet PotatoEpisode 48 Description: In this episode, Lori Melnitsky talks with every one of you through a sweet story of  a “Sweet Potato” and Stuttering.
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Lori, still to this day, discusses how she feels a little embarrassed with her stuttering when she prolongs a sound . However,  she was learned how to stop avoiding situations and use fluency skills .Â
She was also discusses how a 21-year-old who has an issue with stuttering calls stores now.  One can achieve growth by making mistakes.  You need to  open up and express yourself and it will help you to overcome your stuttering.
 In the end, s...2022-12-3006 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 46: Interview with Dr. Karen Dudek-BrannanIn this episode Lori Melnitsky talks with Dr. Karen Dudek -Brannan about her online education business. She supports SLPs and school educators in literacy and language.  Dr. Karen talks about the role of educators as parents and collaborators as well.
Now she helps pediatric therapists make a bigger impact with their services through her courses and trainings, and through the De Facto Leaders podcast. On the show, I share up-to-date evidence-based practices, my own experience, and guest interviews designed to help clinicians and educators feel more confident in the way they serve their caseloads, so they can help school-age kids g...2022-12-2637 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 45: Changing Self Talk for People who StutterIn this episode Lori Melnitsky. MA CCC-SLP, speech pathologist and stuttering specialist talks about changing negative thoughts into positive ones. I stutter myself and our inner demons can really control us. Lori shared ideas and tips how to talk to ourselves. For more information please contact Lori@allislandspeech.com www.allislandspeech.com2022-12-1911 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 30: Ava age 18 over and stuttering and fearFrom Stuttering to Fluency and Confidence with Ava:
High school involves a lot of presentations and recording of morning announcements. People who stutter find this level of talking challenging because they need more confidence in their speech. Some feel demoralized, and others feel like they do not belong. Their performance in school can be affected negatively.
In this episode, I talk to Ava, an 18-year-old who stutters. I met her when she joined high school, and stuttering was getting in her way. Ava explains how speech therapy helped increase her fluency when speaking. Her confidence and fluency increased so much...2022-12-1506 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 44: Understanding stress anxiety and stutteringEpisode Description:
This beautiful episode touches on the everyday life of a speech pathologist who overcame stuttering talking honestly about the difference between stress and anxiety. Most people express concerns about stress and anxiety but don't know the cause or type of anxiety they are experiencing. It reveals the solution to this problem with practical examples from real-life situations. Stay tuned.
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• Being Intentional and brave: After Stuttering severely for over 40 treads I decided to be intentional about finding a solution. I joined the National Stuttering Association. Taking the open mic sessions was a big risk, and my long pr...2022-12-1111 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 43: Overcoming Stuttering Through MPI-2: 25-Year-Old Chris Shares His Story of FluencyIn this episode Lori Melnitsky,  stuttering specialist and person who stuttered severely, talks to Chris age 25,  about improving fluency and the MPI-2 Stuttering program.  We had fun, didn't struggle and discussed persistence and grit. Lori@allislandspeech.com
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2022-12-0212 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 42: No one hears my child stutter in school but I hear it.Lori talks about hiding stuttering and how it’s easy to not hear it in school. Listen why and listen how people avoid or can hide it. www.allislandspeech.com2022-11-3010 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 41: Stuttering is not Anyones FaultIn this episode Lori Melnitsky shares how stuttering is not anyones fault. Parents are not to blame. People are not to blame. It just is what it is. If you stutter you can get a free pass. It’s no one’s fault. www.allislandspeech.com2022-11-2509 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 40: I stutter. Stop telling me to accept my stuttering. Your advice was wrong for meIn this episode Lori Melnitsky. SLP and recovered person who stutters, and stuttering specialist talks how the word acceptance is over used and people who stutter need hope.2022-11-2207 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 39: Turning Struggles into Magic: The power of practicing fluency with people who stutterIn this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about the importance of grit and practice with adults who stutter.2022-11-1808 min
SLP Coffee TalkAnswering Your Questions About Working with Older Stuttering Students with Lori MelnitskyLooking for tips for working on fluency with your older speech students? On this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Lori Melnitsky to answer all of your questions about working with older speech students that stutter. It can be challenging working with these students because sometimes, they just don’t want the help, or they aren’t getting enough help for it to be effective. If this sounds familiar, there are things you can do.Lori is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist and ADHD Life Coach with over 25 years of exp...2022-10-1728 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 38: Life changing tips for Adults who Stutter :Tips to Reduce Stuttering in Adult
Are you an adult who stutters? Don’t fret. I stutter too. Today, I share tips on how to reduce stuttering as an adult. These tips have been instrumental to me over the years, and I would like you to borrow some and apply them in your life. Let me know how you find them.
Eye Contact: Eye contact is essential      when it comes to having engaging conversations. The best thing about eye      contact is that you do not have to keep looking at the people you are      addressing but make regular cont...2022-10-0709 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 37:Stuttering is much more than you hear. It’s what is being hiddenIn this episode I talk about the iceberg analogy and why stuttering is hidden. www.allislandspeech.com2022-09-2109 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 36: Tips for parents to help young children acclimate to school and feel confidentThis week's guest is Michelle Yackow, a Speech-language pathologist. In this episode, Michelle gives tips for parents to help young children acclimate to school and feel confident. She works with children on their social pragmatic communication challenges while supporting their desired outcomes. Michelle has experience working with high-functioning kids with autism in elementary school.
For years, Michelle only viewed her work through the therapist's eyes. Now being a mother of two, her perception has changed. ​Ever since her daughter entered nursery school, she developed the urge to assist parents experiencing unexpectedly challenging times during these early school years.
All Island Sp...2022-09-1322 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 35: Is there a cure for stuttering?In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about this topic. Is there a cure for stuttering? www.allislandspeech.com2022-08-1608 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 34: Do I tell other people I stutter?Stuttering is one of the most shameful things to most people who have the challenge. Nobody wants to confirm they stutter. Years ago, I was embarrassed to confirm that I stutter. I did not want people to find out about it.
When I was 17, I joined a group for people who stutter. I was so ashamed to accept that I stuttered. When parents bring their children to me, most promise they will open up to me, but they don't. I often must share my story with them to help them feel comfortable with me.
One...2022-08-1209 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode33: Is it stuttering or word finding?In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about the confusion between word finding and stuttering. www.allislandspeech.com2022-08-1006 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 32: Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter.Why easy stuttering isn’t the answer for all who stutter? EP
Today I went into Panera and ordered a sandwich. I love having my sandwich with a fork and knife. The sandwich took me back to when I was younger. I ate my sandwiches without a knife or a fork because I could not ask for them. Ordering the sandwich was a whole load of trouble for me because  I couldn’t say it. I would write it on a piece of paper and end up eating without a fork and knife. Fear and shame became my po...2022-07-2209 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 31: Does Stuttering Ebb and Flow: how to helpDoes Stuttering Ebb and Flow?
One of the most challenging questions you always ask yourself is, does stuttering ebb and flow? As a stuttering specialist and speech pathologist, I confirm that it happens. If you are a parent with a child who stutters, you might have realized you have a moment when your child’s speech becomes excellent then before you know it, the stutter is back. I know how frustrating that is, but it shouldn’t worry you. I have had episodes when stuttering is severe, but it has become much better through self-care and a stru...2022-07-1415 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 31: Afraid of failing? Yes it sucks but never stop trying.In this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about failing and overcoming. She discusses the importance of failing sometimes to succeed later on.2022-06-3006 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 29: Why Lidcombe is the best for preschool and early school age stuttering (ages 3 to 7)
Are you a parent to a child who stutters? This episode is for you. Today I share one of the best programs for pre-schoolers who stutter. When choosing a program for your child, one of the things that I encourage people to consider is going to a therapist
who specializes in stuttering. Also, I always advise parents to do their homework on the programs. Some programs do more harm than good.
Today I want to share why Lidcombe is the best for preschool children. Parents interact with their children: One of the...2022-06-2004 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 28: Understanding Executive Functioning: My child is struggling in school or LifeIn this episode, I talk about ADHD and EF coaching, explaining how it simplifies executive functioning related to learning and ADHD. www.allislandspeech.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/768563444534843/?ref=share_group_link2022-06-0606 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 27: Overcoming fear and finding joy : Don’t let the fear of drowning stop you from swimmingIn this episode Lori talks about how fear can stop you. Lori is a life coach helping people overcome challenges and also ADHD. Lori@allislandspeech.com2022-06-0309 min
Grow Your Voice, Overcome Your FearsStuttering De-MystifiedWhether you are preschool age or an adult, today’s guest has invaluable insights that help you feel accepted for who you are. She has been where you might be now and wants to help you and others gain confidence, enjoy life, and live it to its fullest.  Guest: Lori Melinsky MA CCC-SLP, has specialized in stuttering for over 25 years for children and adults. She founded All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy and is now online in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Lori is a person who stutters and entered the field to help...2022-06-0323 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 25: I stutter and became fluent after age 30In this episode, I discuss my journey to fluent speech after age 30. As a person who stutters, a stuttering specialist, and a speech pathologist, I am confident that not all stuttering adults are nervous and need medicine. www.allislandspeech.com
Do not give up: Â I was way over age 30. Â It took me time to find the right help. Do not give up!!!!!2022-05-2405 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 23: Top tips to Help College Students with ADHDIn this episode I talk about helping college students succeed with ADHD and how to listen as parents.2022-05-1410 min
De Facto LeadersADHD coaching for young adults (with Lori Melnitsky)When it comes to working on executive functioning and “social skills”, one of the biggest complaints I hear from therapists is that their clients don’t generalize.  That’s often because when it comes to working on these types of skills, direct therapy alone isn’t enough to help kids apply skills. I often encourage SLPs to think beyond just direct therapy when it comes to designing services.  That’s why I invited Lori Melnitsky to come on for episode 59.  Lori is a private practice speech-language pathologist who has been in the field for over 30 years. She specializes in s...2022-05-1155 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 22: Why taking intensive fluency therapy is recommended for teens and adults who stutter.In this episode I talk about the MPI 2 stuttering program for teens and adults. Listen to fluency specialist and speech pathologist talk about her personal journey as a person who stutters and has treated hundreds of children and adults who stutter. www.allislandspeech.com2022-05-0207 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 21 Part 2: Listen to Leah Fradkin’s journey with ADHD and dyslexiaPart 2: In this episode Leah continues her heart breaking and heart warming story with ADHD and dyslexia.2022-04-2919 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 20 Part 1: A personal journey from a 24 year old with ADHDPart 1: In this episode, I interview my daughter Leah who talks about her experience with ADHD and dyslexia in high school and college. 2022-04-2922 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 19: Lets Talk ADHD BasicsIn this episode I talk about the basics of ADHD and why understanding it is so important. Many people with ADHD and executive functioning view themselves as having a deficit as the name implies. However if we explain early on what it is and how we can live with ADHD productivity and confidence improved.Â
For more info on coaching please visit www.allislandspeech.com   Lori@alllislandspeech.com 2022-04-2909 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 18: Is Stuttering a Taboo Word?In this episode I talk about using the word stuttering so it is not a taboo word. There no reason to not use the word. Â Lori Melnitsky is a speech pathologist who stutters. Â As a young child the word was not heard often. Â Many use smooth vs. bumpy instead of stuttering. Â Here is my opinion of using the word.
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Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 17: How a 22 year old quadriplegic learned how to speak againIn this episode, I talk with Rebecca Koltun. At the age of 22, Rebecca had to learn to speak after a tragic skiing accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She is an extraordinary young woman with an incredible story. 2022-04-1914 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 16: Simple process of when to start stuttering therapy in childrenIn this episode I talk when to start stuttering therapy in children and three easy tips to follow. Â Feel free to enter info below
https://lori-melnitsky.mykajabi.com/mythsandfacts2022-04-1504 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 15: Using powerful words to motivate our childrenIn this episode I discuss ways to use positive words to encourage and motivate our children.2022-04-1506 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 14: Best Activities Preschool StutteringIn this episode I talk about fun and innovative ways to work with preschool stuttering.2022-04-0608 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode: 13 Understanding fluency strategies from Someone who uses themIn this episode I explain why some fluency strategies work and others do not. Click here to download my free guide: Myths and Facts Behind Stuttering.2022-03-2508 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 12: 3 Tips To Reduce Stuttering in AdultsIn this episode Lori Melnitsky, a SLP who stutters discusses three simple ways to decrease stuttering in adults and improve communication.2022-03-1404 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 11: Understand how speaking fear can cause anxiety?In this episode you will hear how people who stutter avoid situations due to fears of being found out as a person who stutters. 2022-03-0208 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 10: Meet Alina. Another SLP and person who happens to stutter.In this episode I welcome Alina Rivkin. She specializes in stuttering in Boca Raton, Florida. Alina is a speech pathologist who stutters and directs Clearversation Speech and Stuttering Therapy. She inspirational and has great advice.2022-02-1112 min
Stuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 9: Hearing from Thomas, an amazing college student who stutters, on improving fluency and eliminate fearI am thrilled to have on Thomas, Â a college student who conquered fluency and fear to soar in college and life. Â Believe me when I tell you Thomas stuttered severely three years ago. He is an inspiration and a positive force in this world. For more information, please contact Lori@allisandspeech.com
www.allislandspeech.com2022-02-0816 minStuttering Demystified & BeyondEpisode 8: Letting go of fear…yes I stutter tooIn this episode Lori Melnitsky talks about a personal journey and letting go of fear…Fluency is much more than learning tools
www.allislandspeech.com2022-02-0812 min