FluentLoop

Speak Loud. Stutter Proud.

FluentLoop v1.0 Β· April 2026 Β· fluentloopai.com

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FluentLoop

Choose your level Β· Ages 4–18

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Easy
Simple everyday conversations
3–4 exchanges
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Moderate
Social & school situations
5–7 exchanges
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Hard
Challenging conversations
8–9 exchanges
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Advanced
Complex real-world scenarios
10–12 exchanges
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Little Ones
Ages 4–7 Β· Super simple replies for young children just starting out
2–3 exchanges
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How does FluentLoop work?

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Before You Start

Take a moment to calm your mind and body.
You have got this!

πŸ’‘ Quick tip before you start

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Go to Tasks

Skip ahead and start practicing right away

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Breathing Exercise

1–2 min cool-down to relax before speaking

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What are these?

Learn what each option does and how it helps

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Get ready...

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Relax

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Follow the circle, breathe with it

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Inhale
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Hold
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Exhale
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Well done!

Your breathing is calm and steady.
You are ready to speak with confidence.

Easy Tasks

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Pick a scenario to practice

Tap any task to begin speaking

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Come back tomorrow for another session, consistency is the secret to progress!

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How It Works

🌊 About FluentLoop

FluentLoop is a free speech practice app designed for kids and teens who stutter. Practice real conversations in a safe, fun environment, no judgment, just progress.

πŸ“– How to Use

  • Choose a difficulty level
  • Pick a practice scenario
  • Read the conversation prompt
  • Tap the 🎀 microphone to record yourself
  • Tap again to stop
  • Hit Next to continue
  • After all steps, get your AI Score!

🎯 Difficulty Levels

⭐ Little Ones (2–3 exchanges Β· Ages 4–7)

Super simple replies, names, feelings, favourite things

🌱 Easy (3–4 conversations Β· Ages 7+)

Greeting friends, ordering food, simple questions

🌀️ Moderate (4–6 conversations)

School situations, talking to strangers, phone calls

⚑ Hard (6–9 conversations)

Presentations, debates, interviews, difficult topics

πŸš€ Advanced (10–12 conversations)

Complex scenarios with long speeches and pressure

πŸ“Š What AI Measures

  • Stutter Count – How many times you stuttered
  • Severity – How intense each stutter was
  • Clarity – How clearly you spoke
  • Speech Pace – Whether your speed was good
  • Speech Tension – Stress in your voice

πŸ’™ Remember

Stuttering is a natural part of speech. FluentLoop is here to build your confidence, not to "fix" you. Speak Loud. Stutter Proud. 🌊

About FluentLoop

FluentLoop

Speak Loud. Stutter Proud.

🌊 Our Mission

FluentLoop is a free speech practice platform built for children and teens who stutter. We believe every voice deserves to be heard, not fixed, but celebrated. FluentLoop creates a safe and supportive space where young people can build confidence through real conversation practice.

πŸ‘¦ Who Is It For?

  • Young children aged 4–7 starting out (Little Ones level)
  • Children and teens aged 8–18 who stutter
  • Students who want to practice speaking in school situations
  • Anyone who wants to build confidence in daily conversations
  • Speech therapists looking for supplemental practice tools

πŸ”¬ How It Works

FluentLoop uses guided conversation scenarios across four difficulty levels. Each scenario simulates a real-world exchange, you hear what the other person says, then record your response. After completing a session, our AI analyzes key speech patterns including stutter frequency, clarity, pace, tension, and severity.

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Privacy first. FluentLoop does not store any personal data, recordings, or scores. Everything runs temporarily in your browser only. No account needed. No tracking. Ever.

πŸ₯ Clinical Foundation

FluentLoop is developed by Sriram Kumar Tentu and RamTech Solutions LLC. Our breathing exercises and conversation techniques are grounded in evidence-based stuttering therapy approaches including easy onset, slow speech, and diaphragmatic breathing.

πŸš€ Our Vision

We are building toward a future where FluentLoop includes real AI-powered speech analysis, therapist dashboards, progress tracking, and multilingual support, making quality stuttering support accessible to every child, everywhere, for free.

πŸ’™ Built With Love

FluentLoop was created by Sriram Kumar Tentu under RamTech Solutions LLC. We are seeking grant funding to bring the full vision to life, for every child who deserves to be heard.

Β© 2026 FluentLoop Β· Sriram Kumar Tentu Β· RamTech Solutions LLC Β· fluentloopai.com

Speaking Tips

These are proven techniques used in speech therapy. Practice them during FluentLoop sessions and in real life.

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Slow Speech

Beginner

Deliberately slow down your speaking rate. Most people speak too fast when nervous. Slowing down gives your brain more time to process words and helps reduce stuttering.

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Try it: Say "Hello, my name is..." at half your normal speed. Notice how much more relaxed it feels.

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Easy Onset

Beginner

Start words gently, especially ones beginning with vowels. Instead of forcing the first sound out hard, ease into it softly, like a gentle hum that slides into the word.

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Try it: Say the word "Apple" by starting with a very soft, breathy "aaa..." then slide into the rest of the word.

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Diaphragmatic Breathing

Core Skill

Breathe from your belly, not your chest. When you breathe deeply, your diaphragm expands and air flows more freely, reducing tension in your throat and vocal cords.

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Try it: Put one hand on your belly. Breathe in, your hand should push outward. This is correct diaphragmatic breathing.

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Pause and Plan

Intermediate

It is completely okay to pause before answering. Taking 1–2 seconds to think before speaking reduces rushing. Pauses feel longer to you than they do to others, and they actually sound confident.

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Try it: When someone asks you a question, take one slow breath before answering. Nobody notices the pause, it builds presence.

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Voluntary Stuttering

Advanced

Intentionally stutter on purpose in low-pressure situations. This reduces the fear and shame around stuttering. When you choose to stutter, you take back control from your anxiety.

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Try it: Say "My n-n-name is..." on purpose to a trusted friend. Notice that it feels less scary when you are in control of it.

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Eye Contact

Confidence

Maintaining gentle eye contact while speaking builds both confidence and connection. Looking away increases anxiety. You do not need to stare, just soft, natural eye contact.

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Try it: During FluentLoop practice, imagine you are looking at the person speaking to you. Hold that calm gaze in your mind.

Get ready to speak

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Take a breath...

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Session Complete

You did it!

You completed all conversations.

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Every conversation you practice makes the next one easier.

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Welcome to FluentLoop!

What should we call you?

Your name is only used on this screen.
Nothing is saved or stored.

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Before you begin

Your voice matters.

Every time you speak, you show incredible courage.

Why It Matters

Stuttering affects
70 million people
worldwide.

That is 1% of the entire global population, and most of them are children.

5%

of all children stutter at some point in their development

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more boys stutter than girls, but girls are less likely to recover naturally

2–5

years old, the most common age when stuttering first develops

75%

of children who stutter recover, but only with early support and intervention

🧠 What Causes Stuttering?

Stuttering is a neurological condition, not caused by nervousness, trauma, or bad parenting. Brain imaging studies show that people who stutter process speech differently, with less coordination between speech-planning and motor areas. It is largely genetic, about 60% of people who stutter have a family member who also stutters.

πŸ’” The Real Impact

Beyond the stutter itself, the emotional toll is significant. Studies show children who stutter are:

  • 3Γ— more likely to be bullied at school
  • More likely to avoid classroom participation
  • At higher risk for social anxiety and low self-esteem
  • Often misunderstood as less intelligent, despite no cognitive difference

⏰ Why Early Intervention Matters

Research consistently shows that the earlier a child receives speech support, the better the outcome. Children treated before age 7 have significantly higher recovery rates. Yet access to speech therapy remains limited, especially in rural areas and low-income communities. Many families wait 6–12 months just for an initial appointment.

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This is exactly why FluentLoop exists, to provide free, immediate, accessible speech practice to every child, everywhere, while they wait for or alongside professional therapy.

🌟 Famous People Who Stutter

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Joe Biden

46th US President

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Ed Sheeran

Grammy-winning artist

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Tiger Woods

Golf legend

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Marilyn Monroe

Iconic actress

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Charles Darwin

Scientist, evolutionist

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Samuel L. Jackson

Award-winning actor

Stuttering does not define your potential.

πŸš€ FluentLoop's Role

FluentLoop bridges the gap between professional therapy sessions by giving children a safe, engaging space to practice speaking daily. With AI-powered feedback, guided breathing, and real-world conversation scenarios, we make evidence-based speech practice available to every child, not just those who can afford it.

Parents & Therapists

πŸ’™ You Are Not Alone

Discovering your child stutters can feel overwhelming. First, take a breath. Stuttering is common, manageable, and with the right support, many children improve significantly. FluentLoop is here to help your child build confidence every single day.

βœ… What To Do

  • Give full attention when your child speaks, no rushing, no finishing sentences
  • Maintain natural eye contact, show them their words are worth waiting for
  • Speak slowly yourself, children mirror the speech rate of adults around them
  • Praise the content, not the fluency, what they say matters more than how
  • Celebrate effort, every time they speak up is an act of courage
  • Use FluentLoop together, sit with your child, encourage them through each session

❌ What To Avoid

  • Never say slow down or take a breath while they are stuttering, it increases anxiety
  • Never finish their sentences or interrupt them
  • Do not draw attention to the stutter in front of others
  • Avoid creating high-pressure speaking situations
  • Do not compare them to fluent siblings or peers

πŸ“± Using FluentLoop at Home

  • Start with the Little Ones or Easy level, build confidence first
  • Do the Breathing Exercise together before each session
  • Keep sessions short, 10 to 15 minutes maximum for young children
  • Make it feel like a game, not homework
  • Celebrate the score screen together, focus on improvement not perfection

πŸ₯ When To See a Professional

FluentLoop is a practice tool, not a replacement for professional speech therapy. Please seek a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist if:

  • Your child has been stuttering for more than 6 months
  • The stutter is getting worse over time
  • Your child shows frustration, avoidance, or emotional distress
  • The stutter began after age 5
  • There is a family history of persistent stuttering

What's Coming

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The Full Vision

FluentLoop v1 is just the beginning. Here is everything we are building, pending grant approval.

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Phase 1, Current

Free web app Β· No data storage Β· Available now

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4 difficulty levels + Little Ones (ages 4–7)

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Real conversation practice scenarios

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Guided breathing exercise

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Mock AI speech scoring

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Evidence-based speaking tips

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100% free Β· No account needed Β· Privacy first

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Phase 2, AI Integration

Pending grant funding Β· Real speech analysis

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Real AI-powered stutter detection using speech analysis

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Accurate stutter count, severity, and tension scoring

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Personalized feedback based on actual speech patterns

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Temporary audio processing, deleted right after scoring

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Speech pace and clarity analysis

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Phase 3, Therapist Tools

Pending grant funding Β· Clinical integration

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Therapist dashboard, assign sessions to clients

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Custom scenario builder for specific therapy goals

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Optional session summaries (privacy-first design)

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Progress tracking with consent-based opt-in

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Phase 4, Global Access

Long-term vision Β· Maximum impact

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Multilingual support, Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin, and more

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Offline mode for areas with limited internet access

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Native mobile apps for iOS and Android

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School and clinic partnership program

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Accessibility features, screen reader, high contrast, large text

πŸ’™ Our Commitment

FluentLoop will always be free for children and families. No subscriptions. No ads. No compromises on privacy. Grant funding goes directly toward development, AI infrastructure, and making this tool available to underserved communities worldwide.

Built by Sriram Kumar Tentu Β· RamTech Solutions LLC Β· fluentloopai.com

Privacy Policy

πŸ”’ Our Commitment to Privacy

FluentLoop was built with one principle: your data belongs to you. Since this app is used by children, we take privacy more seriously than anything else.

πŸ“΅ What We Do NOT Collect

  • No names, ages, or personal information
  • No audio recordings stored anywhere
  • No scores or session history saved
  • No cookies or tracking of any kind
  • No accounts or login required
  • No third-party analytics or advertising
  • No location data

🎀 How Audio is Handled

When you record your voice, the audio is temporarily held in your browser memory only. It is sent directly to OpenAI Whisper for transcription and then immediately discarded. OpenAI processes the audio under their standard API terms and does not retain it after processing. The audio never touches our servers because we do not have any servers.

πŸ‘¦ Children and COPPA

FluentLoop is designed for children aged 4 and above. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. No account creation is required. The name entered at the start of a session exists only in browser memory and is deleted the moment the session ends or the page is closed.

🌐 Third Party Services

FluentLoop uses the OpenAI API for speech transcription and analysis. Audio data is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing under their privacy policy available at openai.com/privacy. No other third-party services are used.

πŸ“§ Questions?

If you have any questions about privacy, contact us at Sriram@ramtech.solutions

Last updated: April 2026 Β· RamTech Solutions LLC

Research Foundation

πŸ”¬ Evidence-Based Approach

FluentLoop is grounded in decades of peer-reviewed stuttering research. The techniques, exercises, and scoring criteria used in the app are all derived from clinical evidence published in leading speech-language pathology journals.

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Early Intervention in Childhood Stuttering

Yairi, E. and Ambrose, N. (2013)

Journal of Fluency Disorders, 38(2), 66-82

Demonstrates that early intervention before age 6 leads to significantly higher recovery rates. Foundation for FluentLoop targeting ages 4 and above.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stuttering

Menzies, R., Onslow, M., Packman, A. and O'Brian, S. (2009)

Journal of Fluency Disorders, 34(3), 187-201

Shows that reducing speaking anxiety through repeated low-stakes practice is one of the most effective approaches for adolescent stutterers. Basis for FluentLoop conversation scenarios.

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Diaphragmatic Breathing and Speech Fluency

Guitar, B. (2014)

Stuttering: An Integrated Approach to Its Nature and Treatment (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Establishes diaphragmatic breathing as a core technique for reducing laryngeal tension before speaking. Direct foundation for FluentLoop breathing exercise.

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Easy Onset and Fluency Shaping Techniques

Shapiro, D. A. (2011)

Stuttering Intervention: A Collaborative Journey to Fluency Freedom. Pro-Ed

Clinical evidence supporting easy onset, slow speech, and voluntary stuttering as effective fluency techniques. Basis for FluentLoop Tips section.

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Neural Basis of Developmental Stuttering

Chang, S.E. and Zhu, D.C. (2013)

Journal of Neuroscience, 33(4), 1600-1616

Brain imaging study showing structural and functional differences in white matter connectivity in people who stutter. Supports the neurological basis described in FluentLoop educational content.

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Technology-Assisted Speech Therapy Outcomes

Rangarathnam, B. et al. (2016)

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25(3), 295-305

Demonstrates comparable outcomes between telehealth speech therapy and in-person therapy, supporting the validity of digital tools like FluentLoop as supplementary practice platforms.

πŸ“‹ Clinical Disclaimer

FluentLoop is a supplementary practice tool and is not a replacement for professional speech-language pathology services. The techniques and content are research-informed but the app itself has not been subject to a clinical trial. Users are encouraged to use FluentLoop alongside, not instead of, professional therapy.

What You Said

Session Review

Here is a full transcript of your practice session. Reading what you said helps you see your progress and identify where you can improve.

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