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Institute's Technological Innovations Lower Cost of Stuttering Therapy to Less Than Half of the National Average
November 12, 2009Individuals who stutter now can receive affordable, effective treatment thanks to technological advancements that reduce the average cost of stuttering treatment by more than 50 percent. At the same time, stuttering therapy participants benefit from more effective learning of fluency skills and greater confidence in their abilities to overcome stuttering. Hollins Communications Research Institute (HCRI - www.stuttering.org), an internationally recognized non-profit center specializing in stuttering research and treatment, has redefined how stuttering therapy is administered. HCRI researchers have developed electronic and computer technologies that improve the ease of learning lasting fluency skills. In addition, HCRI's developments have significantly reduced the cost of therapy administration, making treatment more affordable and accessible to greater numbers of people. Full release.