Changing Societal Perceptions of Stuttering
What changes would you like to see in society’s views of stuttering, and how can SLPs, other professionals, and loved ones help create change in everyday interactions and on a broader societal level?
Category Archives: 2026 Talk to a PWS
Parent/Caregiver Support and Education
Hi all, My name is Sarah and I am a second year SLP graduate student. I am currently in a fluency class and it is very fascinating. My professor has taught us all so much, but I would love to … Continue reading →
Becoming A Supportive Individual for Those Who Stutter While Navigating The Negative Views of Others.
Hello! My name is Marla Ready, and I am in my 2nd year of graduate school in speech-language pathology at Stephen F. Austin State University. Currently, I do not have any experience working with a person who stutters yet; however, … Continue reading →
What Makes Stuttering Therapy Feel Meaningful?
For those of you who have participated in speech therapy, what made you feel like your SLP truly understood your experience with stuttering or cluttering rather than just focusing on how your speech sounded? Were there specific things an SLP … Continue reading →
Question from a Future SLP
Hi! My name is Rylie, and I am currently a graduate student studying to become a speech-language pathologist. I am currently getting my first experiences working with students who stutter at my school externship and I really value hearing directly … Continue reading →
SLP Support Beyond Clinical Therapy
Hi, my name is Emme Folden, and I’m an SLP graduate student. I’m interested in understanding how I can better support people who stutter beyond the clinical side of therapy. For those of you who have experienced difficult feelings surrounding … Continue reading →
Understanding the Person Behind the Stutter
I’m an SLP graduate student, and I just want to say how much I appreciate everyone being willing to share their experiences and be honest about their perspectives. As someone who hopes to work with those who stutter, I know … Continue reading →
Beyond Fluency: Understanding the Everyday Impact of Stuttering
Hello! My name is Kinsley, and I am a graduate student pursuing speech-language pathology. As I learn more about fluency, I have become interested in how stuttering can affect a person’s everyday life beyond what we hear in their speech. … Continue reading →
Support for parents/caregivers
Hello, My name is Laci Richardson, and I’m currently in graduate school for speech-language pathology. I would love to know your advice on how professionals should go about supporting the parents of someone who stutters. In cases where parents are … Continue reading →
Future SLP Advice
Hi, My name is Jordan, I am a future SLP. How has your experience with stuttering shaped the way you view yourself and the unique qualities you bring to the world? I would love to be able to tell this … Continue reading →