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William D. Parry, Esq., CCC-SLP
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Valsalva Control Therapy is a comprehensive new approach for treating the most common form of stuttering, often referred to as “persistent developmental stuttering.” Valsalva Control is based on the realization that most stuttering is caused not by a lack of ability to speak, but rather by an interference with that ability. This interference is physiological in nature, but it may be triggered by various psychological factors. In addition to addressing the psychological factors, Valsalva Control promotes easy, natural speech by controlling the physiological mechanism that causes stuttering blocks. Rather than focusing on controlling one's speech, Valsalva Control is aimed at relaxing the Valsalva mechanism and reducing the urge to exert effort, so as to free the person’s own natural speaking ability. Valsalva Control intentionally does not emphasize fluency, because any effort to “stop stuttering” would tend to activate the Valsalva mechanism and be self-defeating. Instead, the goal is to make speech easier and more enjoyable.The following are links to further information about stuttering and Valsalva Control Therapy on this and other websites:
Valsalva Control Therapy for Stuttering: A Brief Introduction
An article based on William Parry's presentation at the National Stuttering Association annual conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, July 7, 2011, including results of the Results of Bill Parry's first clinical study of Valsalva Control Therapy and videos showing dramatic initial results of Phase 2 intensive Valsalva Control Therapy study: New Insights and Tools To Beat Stuttering Blocks
An article based on William Parry's presentation at the International Stuttering Association's 9th World Congress for People Who Stutter, in May 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Reducing Stuttering Blocks by Controlling the Body's Valsalva Mechanism
William Parry's PowerPoint presentation at the NSA conference in July 2009: Beating Stuttering Blocks (PowerPoint) Beating Stuttering Blocks (PDF) Video excerpts from the "Beating Stuttering Blocks" workshop
William Parry's website about stuttering, the Valsalva mechanism, and Valsalva Control therapy for stuttering: Valsalva.org - The Valsalva-Stuttering Network
William Parry's stuttering therapy website: StutteringTherapist.com - Stuttering Therapy and Counseling
Wordwide stuttering therapy by video conferencing: The Worldwide Valsalva Control Program for Stuttering
William Parry's article on Stuttering and the Valsalva Mechanism: A Key To Understanding and Controlling Stuttering Blocks
Information about William Parry's book
William Parry's website about combating discrimination: StutterLaw.com - Stuttering and the Law
William Parry's guide to stuttering therapy: StutteringTherapy.org - Stuttering Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Support Groups for People Who Stutter The National Stuttering Association The Philadelphia Area Chapter of the National Stuttering Association
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About the Webmaster . . .
A licensed speech-language pathologist and trial lawyer, with 25 years experience in stuttering support and advocacy and author of Understanding & Controlling Stuttering: A Comprehensive New Approach Based on the Valsalva Hypothesis. Bill Parry received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was an Editor of the Law Review, and his Master's Degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Science from Temple University. He is ASHA certified in Speech-Language Pathology. He works as a speech-language therapist and a lawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, as well as providing therapy and consultations over the Internet by webcam.. After struggling most of his life with a severe stuttering problem, Parry became frustrated with existing theories and therapies and began his own research and experimentation. This resulted in his "Valsalva Hypothesis" (published in the Journal of Fluency Disorders in December 1985) and a therapeutic approach called "Valsalva Control," which dramatically improved his fluency. This enabled him to become a successful trial lawyer in Philadelphia. He has been listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Law. Parry founded the Philadelphia Area Chapter of the National Stuttering Association in 1985 and led its support group meetings for 15 years. He served for six years on the Board of Directors of the National Stuttering Association and as Chair of its Advocacy Committee. He has has appeared on TV and radio talk shows and, in 1987, received the "Spirit of Philadelphia Award" from WCAU-TV Channel 10 News. He has given workshops and presentations on the Valsalva Hypothesis locally, at NSA conventions, at the Third International Convention for People Who Stutter in 1992, at the World Congress of People Who Stutter, in 1995 in Sweden, in 2011 at the International Stuttering Association's 9th World Congress for People Who Stutter, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and elsewhere. A preliminary edition of his book, Understanding and Controlling Stuttering, first appeared in 1992. The Completed Edition was published in 1994 and the Second Edition was published in 2000, which is now in its fifth printing. It has been the NSA's best-selling book and one of the most popular books about stuttering on Amazon.com. His book has also been published in Korean by the South Korean Speech and Hearing Association. Parry now provides in-person stuttering therapy in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and over the Internet by webcam. For further therapy information, go to Stuttering Therapy and Counseling (www.stutteringtherapist.com), or e-mail him at stutteringtherap@aol.com to arrange a free consultation.
Contact Information:
William
D. Parry, Esquire, CCC-SLP A licensed speech-language pathologist and trial lawyer, offering stuttering therapy and counseling (including Valsalva Control Stuttering Therapy) in person in Philadelphia and over the Internet via webcam (subject to applicable law).
Office: 1608 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Office phone: 215-735-3500
Websites:
Stuttering Therapy and Counseling:
www.stutteringtherapist.com
The Valsalva-Stuttering Network:
www.valsalva.org
Valsalva Control Stuttering Therapy is a new approach to improving fluency by controlling the physiological mechanism that may be causing stuttering blocks. For further information on Valsalva Control Therapy, visit Stuttering Therapy and Counseling at www.stutteringtherapist.com. |
Last revised: 7/17/2011
