Ep. 137: Stuttering Pt. 2–Causes, Treatments, & Psychological Warfare

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 Blue-Footed Booby Sounds