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The Questions we need to ask

Who needs to change? What do they/we need to change?

Acknowledging the natural variation, the unique skills, experiences and traits of neurodivergent children.

— Constantino (2018)

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Client who stutters

What do they understand about stuttering? And their stuttering in particular?

Cons for the Client

  • Exposure: "I stutter".
  • Risk of failure.
  • Lack of acceptance by self and others .

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The Speech and Language Therapist

What do we understand about stuttering? Turn the tables on the process of normalising judgement As therapists we need to enquire into what a person thinks of the judgement they have been assigned. What if stuttering was the norm? If stuttering was cool…

Cons for the Therapist

  • Exposing beliefs contrary to the medical model.
  • Perceived risk of ‘failure’.
  • Lack of acceptance by peers, clients and client's families.

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Who needs to change?

How do we do this? Is this our responsibility alone?

  • Ourselves as SLTs
  • Families.
  • Parents.
  • Teachers.
  • Employers.
  • School systems.
  • Health services.
  • Shop keepers.

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References
  • Constantino, Chris. (2018). What can Stutterers Learn from the Neurodiversity Movement? Semin Speeh Lang. 39: 382 396.
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