The following is an excerpt from the International Stuttering Awareness Day website:
“This year’s theme is One Size Does NOT Fit All. This phrase means that a single solution or approach is not suitable for everyone, as different people have different needs and circumstances. This is particularly relevant to stuttering because stuttering is complex and can manifest in so many different ways, including physically, emotionally and attitudinally. Everyone who stutters, stutters differently. It can vary in severity, frequency and type across individuals, with some stuttering mildly, some even able to hide it, while others may have more persistent stuttering and struggle behavior.
Sometimes people who stutter might want help with their stuttering, which may include therapy to reduce or modify stuttering or just to stutter more comfortably or easier, or might include wanting to meet others who stutter to feel supported and perhaps work towards acceptance.
Whatever approach is chosen should be tailored to each person’s unique goals in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
We, as speech therapists, wholeheartedly agree with the need to individualize stuttering, and all other, speech therapy services. If you have questions about resources, therapy, or stuttering in general, please give our office a call to speak to a therapist today!