Now that we’ve covered the different ways a stutter can present, we’re looking at the theories behind what’s going on in the brain and the comorbidities that can show up alongside fluency disorders. Then, Grace dons her clinician’s cap and dives into some therapeutic techniques for supporting stutterers of all ages. 

 

Whether it’s self-advocacy, slower speech, support groups, or faking an accent and inventing a new identity, there are a variety of ways to encourage smooth speech and reduce communication shame for the stutterers in your life. 

Resources:

What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD

Differences in the Brains of People Who Stutter | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter

The Looooong List of 27 Incredible Stuttering Treatment Techniques — SLP Stephen

https://www.cbs.mpg.de/stuttering-in-the-brain

Meet the Cactus Wren: Calls, Songs & Desert Life Explained

Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter

What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD

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