Stuttering and Speech Therapy in Lake Mary, FL

Stuttering is common, and with the right support, kids and adults can talk with less struggle and more confidence. Oasis Speech offers stuttering therapy and general speech therapy by video for Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo, and Longwood. Sessions are with Sherry Owais, M.A., CCC-SLP.

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Bumpy Speech in Preschoolers: When to Check

Many 2- to 5-year-olds repeat words or sounds as their language grows fast, and many grow out of it. It's worth an evaluation when:

  • The stuttering has gone on for more than 6 months

  • Your child stretches sounds or gets stuck with no sound coming out

  • You notice tension, like tight lips, eye blinks, or a pushing voice

  • Your child starts avoiding words or says they can't talk

  • A parent or sibling stutters

Lake Mary parent giving a young child time to talk while reading together

What Helps at Home

Small changes in how the family talks make a real difference for young children who stutter. Sherry coaches you through them during sessions:

  • Slow your own pace a little, rather than asking your child to slow down

  • Wait for your child to finish, even when you know the word

  • Keep a few minutes a day of one-on-one talk time with no questions or rushing

School-Age Kids, Teens and Adults

Older speakers often have years of stuttering habits, like switching words or staying quiet in class. Therapy works on easier ways to start and move through words, reducing the fear around speaking, and practicing real situations: ordering food, presenting in class, calling a doctor's office, or a job interview. Adults can read more on our adult stuttering page.

Seminole County Public Schools

Lake Mary, Sanford, Oviedo, and Longwood children attend Seminole County Public Schools. In Florida, stuttering falls under the "speech impairment" category for ESE. It can qualify for school speech services when it affects your child's learning or participation. Our Florida school evaluation guide explains how to ask in writing.

Toddlers in Seminole County

For children under 3, Seminole County is served by Central Florida Early Steps, the same program that covers Orange and Osceola counties.

Insurance in Lake Mary

We take UnitedHealthcare (including Charter, Navigate, NexusACO, and Neighborhood Health Partnership plans), Aetna, Curative, Step Up For Students, and self-pay. We aren't in-network with Florida Medicaid or KidCare plans right now. See the full insurance list.

Lake Mary FAQ

  • No. Stuttering has strong genetic and neurological roots. Parenting doesn't cause it, though parents can do a lot to help.

  • Some children are. Therapy can include ways to handle teasing, and with your permission Sherry can share tips with your child's teacher.

  • Yes. Teens usually work one-on-one with Sherry, and parents join for a few minutes at the end to hear what to practice.

  • Yes, and all of Florida by video.

Talk to Us About Stuttering

It takes about two minutes. We check your benefits first, then call you to set up the evaluation. Prefer to talk? Call (863) 663-2944.

Serving Seminole County and all of Florida by video, including nearby Orlando. See all our Florida service areas.

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