Overview of the MPI Stuttering Treatment Program

Two-part video showing patients' results before & after MPI Treatment:

MPI is short for Modify Phonation Intervals. A phonated interval (PI) is the elapsed time of a voiced unit of speech. Through extensive research and studies, we have found by manipulating or "modifying" the patient's PIs, we can achieve durable and natural-sounding fluent speech in most patients who meet selection criteria.

The MPI program consists of three phases:

Establishment Phase

The goal of the Establishment Phase is for the patient to achieve stutter-free and natural sounding speech within the clinic. This is accomplished by using specialized biofeedback software that is customized to the patient by the Clinician. Patients typically achieve stutter-free speech within 7 to 10 days on a regimented schedule of approximately 8-12 hour sessions lasting 7-10 consecutive days.

Transfer Phase

The aim of the Transfer Phase is for the patient to transfer the same stutter-free and natural sounding speech established within the clinic outside of the clinic. This is accomplished with real world speaking assignments (i.e. talking on the phone, to a person, etc) and recording the conversation with a portable digital voice recorder. The recordings, which patients upload to the Clinician through this site, are evaluated by the Clinician to evaluate the patient's progress. This phase is completed in approximately 5 weeks.

Maintenance Phase

The purpose of the Maintenance Phase is to maintain the progress achieved in the Transfer Phase while gradually reducing the patient off of the speaking tasks. This phase is completed in approximately 9 months.

Availability

Treatment will initially be limited to 1-2 individuals per quarter (every 12 weeks). Please contact us to secure availability.