SSL!-S06E09-Ali Akbar Afzhuland (Stuttering in Iran)

Description:In our third Persian episode in Some Stutter, Luh! podcast we welcome Ali Akbar Afzhuland, a 25-year-old engineer from Iran who has stuttered since middle school. He discusses societal misconceptions, the importance of awareness, and his experiences with different types of treatments. For anyone navigating a similar journey or seeking greater understanding of stuttering, this episode offers invaluable insights and encouragement. Join us in creating a more informed and accepting society where everyone’s voice is valued!Notes:In this episode, Ali Akbar reflects on how stuttering affected his life, especially in school and university, where a lack of awareness often made the situation worse. Ali Akbar recounts his initial attempts at self-treatment using traditional methods before discovering the Iran Stuttering Association. He emphasizes the importance of professional speech therapy, highlighting that he has seen significant improvements through this approach, despite still experiencing some stuttering. He emphasizes the need for society to treat people who stutter normally and highlights the impact of raising awareness to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment. He believes that stuttering has helped him become a reader, build meaningful friendships, and develop a more social life.#newfoundlandandlabrador #iran #persian #podcast #stuttering #stutteringawareness #support #stammering