Stuttering is a speech disorder that can involve repeated interruptions, sound repetitions, and sudden blocks in the flow of speech. These disruptions are not due to a lack of ideas—quite the opposite. They are often caused by anxiety, inner tension, or a strong desire to speak “correctly.”
If left untreated, stuttering can affect self-confidence, relationships, and may lead to long-term emotional challenges.

Why Is Personalized Therapy So Important?

Stuttering is not the same for everyone. There is no single "universal method" to treat it.
Each person has their own causes, triggers, and ways it appears. This is why it is crucial that therapy addresses not just the stutter—but the whole person. A successful approach often involves combining multiple therapeutic methods.

The Balázs Method – Complex Art-Based Therapy

Developed by Eszter Balázs, this therapy is based on Klára Kokas’s music education principles and the Kodály method. It focuses not only on developing speech, but also on shaping the whole personality, which is essential in overcoming stuttering.

The idea is that positive emotional experiences gained during therapy are stored by the child, and can be "carried into" everyday situations.
As a result, the child becomes more brave, free, and confident when speaking in front of others.

The Three Main Elements:

1. Singing and music: Supports proper breathing, gentle voice onset, and volume control.
2. Movement: Relieves tension and helps synchronize body and speech rhythm.
3. Visual arts: Activities such as clay work, painting, and drawing develop self-expression and fine motor skills—both of which affect the speech muscles.

This method works holistically: it reduces tension, builds self-confidence, and enhances fluency.

Martin Schwartz – Never Stutter Again: The Airflow Technique

American researcher Martin F. Schwartz developed the Airflow Technique, based on the idea that stuttering can be prevented if speech begins on gentle exhalation, not from muscle tension.

“When you start to speak, don’t jump into the words—first let a bit of air out. That calms the system, and the usual tension won't arise.”

This method teaches you to:

• Start sounds gently and smoothly
• Retrain your speech habits and eliminate old negative patterns
• Rebuild self-confidence in speaking

The Airflow Technique is well-known worldwide, especially effective for adults, but also beneficial for teenagers.

In Summary

Stuttering is not just a speech issue, but a complex interplay of emotional, neurological, and behavioral factors. The key to successful therapy lies in finding the method—or combination of methods—that fits the individual best.

Therapy is not just about practicing speech. It’s also about reshaping inner experiences, reducing anxiety, and transforming how a person thinks and feels about speaking.

Everyone can speak.
The key is: in what environment, and with what kind of support, do we get to learn it again?