Sarah conveys how finding a speech-language pathologist who understood the stuttering experience holistically and on a deeper level changed her life. It helped her transition from having difficulty adapting, participating, and meeting new people in college to being more open about her stutter, accepting herself, and becoming a more effective and confident communicator.
Pam shares how the fluency shaping approach taken by her first speech-language therapists was like hiding and “covert” stuttering all over again. If you’re seeking treatment, Pam’s story conveys why it’s so important to find a professional who understands stuttering and who knows how to tailor treatment to your personal communication goals instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Courtney recounts how the initial therapy approach they took with their young daughter who stutters created undue pressure for fluency, so much so that muscle tension, blocks, and other secondary behaviors emerged. When they found a speech therapist with an extensive amount of training, it completely changed their approach and helped them support their daughter to communicate with confidence.
The Value of Stuttered Voices in Speech-Language Pathology is an extension of the "Extraordinary Ordinary SLPs Who Stutter" initiative by Spero Stuttering, Inc., dedicated to celebrating the inspiring lives and professional journeys of SLPs who stutter. We highlight the unique stories of individuals who stutter, moving beyond the "Famous People Who Stutter" narrative to focus on relatable, everyday heroes. These stories resonate deeply, offering connection and encouragement within the stuttering community.
Six amazing authors came together to share about their experience of stuttering, touching on important aspects of their experience from childhood to adulthood. These books are must-reads!
Our featured authors were: John Hendrickson, Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter; Christopher Anderson, Every Waking Moment: The Journey to Take Back My Life from the Trauma and Stigma of Stuttering; Katherine Preston, Out With It: How Stuttering Helped Me Find My Voice; Daniele Rossi, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World & Franky Banky in Tales of Mischief, Mayhem and Mirth; Vince Vawter, Paperboy & Copyboy; Dale Williams, The Can't Be Seen Who Couldn't Squawk
Lee shares his thoughts regarding stuttering acceptance, or what he refers to as “coming to terms with stuttering." For Lee, accepting stuttering does not mean giving up. It is not the end, but rather the beginning!
Speech-language therapists featured in the film, Nurturing and Empowering Your Child Who Stutters, answer questions from viewers concerning the video and caregiver guidance for children who stutter.
