How to Fund Your Treatment
This information will offer help for funding treatment at AIS:
Health Insurance
Some health insurance companies may reimburse for treatment according to your plan's coverage. Check your Benefits Booklet to see if speech therapy is covered. Click here for Important Insurance Guidelines: Guide for Obtaining Reimbursement for Stuttering Treatment which is an extensive guide to finding your way through the insurance process.
State Assistance
For Those Over 18
Many State Offices of Vocational Rehabilitation pay in full or in part for participation in our program. Search online or call your state government for your local office. If you need help in doing this, we are happy to assist you. AIS is a registered vendor with New York State's VESID, New Jersey's DVR, Connecticut's BRS and other states as well.
Corporate Assistance
Some companies have employee development programs that may fund your participation. Companies that have done so are Mobil Oil, Grumman Aircraft, Spartan Foods, Equitable Life, and IBM. Check with your Personnel or Human Resource Department.
Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Financial Assistance
Through our Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Financial Assistance program, help is available to individuals who require financial assistance. If you feel you might qualify, contact us at (212) 633-6400 or email us through our contact page. Click on the icon to download our scholarship application:
Notes
We accept a variety of forms of payment, including cash, personal and cashiers check, money order, wire transfer, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express).
Program fees and expenses incurred (meals, hotel, travel) may be tax-deductible. Check with your tax advisor or accountant.
American Institute for Stuttering
27 W 20th St. Suite 1203
New York, NY 10011
phone: (212) 633-6400
fax: (212) 220-3922
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Specialized Therapy
3-Week Intensive Program
Our most comprehensive group therapy option. For new clients.
Evening Courses
Convenient group therapy courses in the evening. For new clients and former/current AIS clients.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one weekly therapy with a specialized clinician. For new clients and former/current AIS clients.
Refresher Therapy
Former/current AIS clients have various group therapy options to refresh their skills, including evening courses and one-day refreshers.
Client Workshops
Group therapy workshops on specialized topics. For new clients and former/current AIS clients.
Teen Group
Weekly support group for teens 13–17.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one weekly therapy with a specialized clinician. For new and former AIS clients.
Kids Group
Supportive and fun group therapy for children.
Preschoolers
What to do if your child starts stuttering.
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