My name is Summer. I am a SLP student in graduate school. After reading Supporting the Supporters: Some Issues to Ponder, it has really shown me that there are places SLP’s can be connecting with. I would love to know … Continue reading →

Good afternoon, my name is Dara, and I am a speech-language-pathology student at the University of South Carolina. I read the article; Our Vulnerability is Our Strength by Willemijn. The article focused on the author working through her fears to … Continue reading →

Hello, For anyone who is reading this, I hope your week is off to a great start! My name is Erica and I am a second year speech-language pathology Masters student at the University of South Carolina. I have several … Continue reading →

My name is Catherine. I am currently an undergraduate student and am in a language disorders course. I plan to pursue a career working with older adults (not as an SLP). Do you have any advice on how I can … Continue reading →

Hi! My name is Julia Reeves and I am an SLP grad student at Idaho State. I am currently taking a fluency course and learning a lot about stuttering. I have been exposed to many great resources thus far in … Continue reading →

Hi, my name is Cristen Opinion. I am an undergraduate student pursuing a career as a speech-language pathologist. As a future SLP, what are some tips and advice I can use to make PWS comfortable when working with them? I … Continue reading →

Hi! My name is Genesis Melgar. As a communicative disorders major-undergrad student, I’ve diverted a lot of my attention to people with stutters. I know there are psychosocial effects of stuttering, but I was wondering how can we as clinicians … Continue reading →

Hi! My name is Morgan and I’m an SLP grad student. At my school placement, my supervisor was referred by a teacher for a child who stuttered. Upon observation in a natural play situation, the child did stutter, but spoke … Continue reading →

Hello! Our names are Jamie, Caroline, and Molly. After reading Courtney Margulis’s article “It’s Time to Normalize Stuttering Instead of Praising the Stigma.” This led us to discuss media portrayal and representation of people who stutter. As students, we recognize … Continue reading →

Through research and class material we have learned the importance of matching specific evidence-based practice therapy techniques to the goals and wishes of each client. Additionally, we learned the importance of mindfulness and acceptance of stuttering for a PWS. In … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Haley and I am a speech-language pathology graduate student. We recently read an article by Victoria Wiggins about raising a child who stutters/stammers. She mentions that while parental acceptance and support plays a vital role, her … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Gretchen, I am a speech-language pathology student in Texas. I currently work in the public school setting as an Assistant-SLP. How do you feel is the best way to address stuttering with children within the public … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Emily and I am looking to major in speech pathology in the future. I was wondering, were there any events or people that have stuck with you throughout your profession? I am curious about the aspect … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Jaci! I am currently a grad student and have been working as an SLP-Assistant for the past four years in a school setting. I have a variety of students on my caseload who stutter; some in … Continue reading →

I am a graduate student and a parent of a teen who stutters, what advice would you give a teenager who stutters?

Hi, my name is Alexis, and I am a speech-language pathology graduate student. I recently did a clinical rotation in a pediatric private practice setting. One of our clients was a 7 year old boy who was bilingual. He spoke … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Leslie and I am a graduate student studying Speech-Language Pathology. I have been in the school setting for quite sometime and I am constantly learning. I work with students Preschool-4th grade. What advice would you give … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Paige, and I am a speech-language pathology graduate student. I am currently taking a course for fluency disorders, and have learned about some of the counseling aspects of speech therapy. I know that speech therapy for … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Angela! I am currently studying in an SLP undergraduate program, and we’ve recently spent a lot of time focusing on the world of stuttering. We’ve learned that stuttering is a neurological based disorder, and it’s something … Continue reading →

Hello, my name is Patricia and I’m a speech pathology grad student. Besides providing assessment and treatment in the language the client is most proficient in, how different can the process be in general for a bilingual client with a … Continue reading →

Hello my name is Makayla, I am currently an SLP-Assistant as well as working on my masters! I have a whole new look on stuttering as a clinician since I have been in graduate school. In the past, I have … Continue reading →

Hi, my name is Porsha. I am an SLP undergraduate. As an SLP, you can encounter some saddening or disheartening stories. What are some ways that you deal with the emotional stress of your profession? Do you have any “lessons … Continue reading →

It is my understanding that SLPs often tend to feel less comfortable treating people who stutter compared to people with other conditions. What can be done to help SLPs feel more confident with this population? More classes in grad school … Continue reading →

Hello, I was wondering how a professional builds a comfortable environment and relationship with a client who stutters? Moreover, what resources do you provide them with to allow them to be vulnerable with you? Thank you for any responses, Braelynn.

As stuttering is something that occurs across the lifespan, and the Tx process can involve the participation of friends, family, spouses, etc., what are some examples of how stuttering Tx looks different with clients of different age groups? How might … Continue reading →

I was wondering if you have had an experience where a listener has made you feel extremely comfortable. Such as active listening techniques or body language. On the other side of that, is there anything a listener has done that … Continue reading →

How can we as professionals help PWS gain more confidence in themselves and their speaking?

When working with a client who stutters, what are the important questions to ask to get a better understanding of how a person feels about stuttering? What are some tried and true questions that you have used with success?

When working with older kids and teenagers who stutter, how do you tackle some of the shame or embarrassment they might feel about going to speech therapy?

Have you done an intensive workshop?

What characteristics do you think a PWS needs to have to lead a full life with or without stuttering?

The articles I’ve read had a lot to do with the representation of PWS in media such as “The King’s Speech”, “The Blacklist”, and “Looney Tunes”. As we work to progress to a more accepting community, what can we continue … Continue reading →

I’m really interested in thoughts about how speech therapy for kids and teens has changed from, say, 20 years ago. It used to be pretty standard (in my opinion) to approach therapy for kids (guided by parent requests) towards the … Continue reading →