Questions about the Camperdown Program

How long should I expect it to take before I see progress?
This depends on the severity of your stuttering and how often you practice. However, our clients reduce their stuttering to very low levels, on average, in under 20 hours of treatment (O'Brian et al, 2003, Carey et al., 2014, 2012, 2010).

How often do I need to attend?
To learn to improve control of your stuttering, you will need weekly treatment. Once improved fluency is achieved, you will attend less and less often. If individuals wish to achieve fluency more quickly, they may prefer more intense treatment. If they need more convenient sessions, telepractice consultations are available.

How much practice do I need to do?
Initially, 15 minutes per day will be enough. Over time, you should practice your new speech pattern in more situations and it will become more automatic. Since the goal of therapy is to achieve fluency in all conversations, you will need to use your fluency technique as much of the time as possible, for you to get maximum stuttering control.

How do I arrange an appointment?
Appointments are made by ringing Brenda Carey’s clinic on +61 3 9571 5843, or by emailing.

Where can I learn more about the Camperdown Program?
You can read more in the guide for the Camperdown Program here.

What if I am interested in an Intensive Program?
Register your interest by ringing (03) 95715843 or emailing us. Tell us your age because we will seek to place you in a group with clients of a similar age. We will get in contact with you afterwards to tell you what the fee and waiting period will be. 
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O'Brian, S., Onslow, M., Cream, A., & Packman, A. (2003). The Camperdown Program: Outcomes of a new prolonged-speech treatment model. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 46, 933-946.