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For years, it has been known that people who stutter tend to become more fluent when they speak in unison with another person. This phenomenon, known as the ‘choral effect’, can be seen when a person who stutters becomes more fluent while singing in a choir or reciting the Pledge of Allegiance within a crowd.

Through the use of Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) and Frequency Altered Feedback (FAF), SpeechEasy® effectively creates the illusion of another person speaking in unison with the user. By emulating this ‘choral speech’ pattern, a SpeechEasy® user can become 50 – 95% more fluent.

This combination of Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) and Frequency Altered Feedback (FAF) is commonly referred to as Altered Auditory Feedback (AAF) – and is how SpeechEasy® is able to emulate the ‘choral effect’. There are many benefits associated with using AAF.

For more information on how SpeechEasy® works, please read the FAQ’s

1. Contact Eloise R. Johnston & Associates / Laurie Silverman & Associates and schedule an appointment.

2. Your SpeechEasy® appointment will consist of:
a. A stuttering evaluation
b. Device demonstration and counseling

3. Should you decide to purchase a SpeechEasy® device, you will be required to undergo a hearing evaluation and to obtain an ear impression for the selected ear.

4. Your SpeechEasy® prescription and ear impression will be sent to our manufacturing facility for processing.

5. Your custom-fitting device is ready within 3 weeks of your initial visit.

 
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