Stuttering Foundation Podcast
The Stuttering Foundation Podcast is produced by the Stuttering Foundation, an organization that provides resources, services, and support to people who stutter, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Episodes cover clinical skills development, parent education and awareness, and personal stories from the stuttering community. The show draws on the Foundation's publications, workshops, and virtual learning webinars to share up-to-date information. Listeners can expect practical guidance and supportive conversations about living with and treating stuttering.
Episodes
Research Update: Is One Language Enough? Assessing Overt Stuttering Severity in Bilingual Children
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Selma Saad Merouwe, Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathologist, researcher, and Assistant Professor at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, to discuss her recent study, “Is One Language Enough? Assessing Overt Stuttering Severity in Bilingual Children,” co-authored with Raymond Bertram, Ph.D., and Kurt Eggers,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Stuttering with Dr. Alice Hart
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Alice Hart, Ph.D., speech pathologist, researcher, and lecturer at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, to explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its application within stuttering therapy. Dr. Hart provides an introduction to ACT and its core principles, including psychological
Understanding Temperament and Stuttering with Dr. Kurt Eggers
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kurt Eggers, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Ghent University in Belgium, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to provide an introduction to temperament and stuttering. Drawing on his clinical and research expertise, Dr. Eggers provides an overview of temperament, reviews the historical context of temperament wi
Neurogenic and Functional Acquired Stuttering with Dr. Catherine Theys
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Catherine Theys, Ph.D., Professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss acquired stuttering, including both neurogenic stuttering and functional stuttering. Drawing on her clinical and research expertise, Dr. Theys provides an overview of acquired stuttering, different subtypes, and how it
“If the Scatman Can Do It, So Can You”: Exploring the Legacy of Scatman John with Gina Waggott
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Gina Waggott, author of Scatman John: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Unlikeliest Popstar, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, for a conversation exploring the life, legacy, stuttering journey, and lasting impact of Scatman John. The discussion explores how Scatman John’s visibility, openness, and mentorship profoundly shaped Gina’s
From Workbook to Practice: Applying “What’s True for You” with School-Age Children
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Susan Hamilton Burleigh, M.A., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to explore how clinicians, particularly those newer to working with stuttering, can bring Stuttering Foundation resources to life in everyday therapy. Susan brings over 40 years of experience in private practice specializing in stuttering and fluency disorders and has ta
Keeping the Person in the Center with Kristin Chmela
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, of the Chmela Communication Center, join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss what it means to keep the person at the center of stuttering therapy. The conversation explores what person-centered care looks like in practice and how clinicians can keep the individual who stutters at the heart of clinical
Exploration of Parents’ and Children’s Perspectives of Change Following Palin STSC Stuttering Therapy
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Martha Jeffery, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering in London, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss a qualitative research project exploring parents’ and children’s perspectives of change following one year of Palin STSC (8–14 years old) therapy. Martha shares the aims and design o
Being Truly Family-Centered with Dr. David Luterman
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Professor Emeritus at Emerson College, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to explore what it truly means to be family-centered in clinical practice. Drawing on more than 60 years of clinical and teaching experience, Dr. Luterman shares stories and formative moments that have shaped his belief in placing families
Investigating Stuttering at the Cellular Level with Dr. Shahriar SheikhBahaei
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Shahriar SheikhBahaei, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at Stony Brook University, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss emerging research exploring the cellular and neurobiological mechanisms underlying stuttering. Dr. SheikhBahaei shares his journey from lived experience with stuttering to leading a neuroscience re
Emotional Processing in Children Who Stutter with Dr. Hatun Zengin-Bolatkale
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Hatun Zengin-Bolatkale, Assistant Professor in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss findings from a two-part research project examining emotional processing and control in children who stutter. Dr. Zengin-Bolatkale begins by sharing her background a
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Mitch Guerra on Survivor and Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Mitch Guerra—educator, stuttering advocate, and recent contestant on Survivor Season 48—joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to share his story. Mitch reflects on his stuttering journey, from early challenges in school to pivotal moments that shaped his confidence in high school and college, and ultimately his 20-year pursuit of a lifelong dream
Inside the Development of the ‘Finding Your Voice’ Therapy Program
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!A research-clinical team from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center—Dr. Tim Saltuklaroglu, Tricia Hedinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, and Eddie Brown, M.A., CCC-SLP—join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to share insights into Finding Your Voice, a stuttering therapy program they created, have seen make a meaningful difference in clinical
Behind the Scenes of Group Therapy
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ali Berquez, MSc, PG Dip CT (Oxon), BRIEF Cert. SF Practice, Clinical Lead at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering (MPC) in London, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to take listeners behind the scenes of group therapy for young people who stutter (stammer) and their parents. Think of this episode as a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of s
Counseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: DBT
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practi
Counseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: Motivational Interviewing
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practi
Counseling Approaches Mini-Series with Daniel Shaw: SFBT
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a special mini-series introducing listeners to a range of counseling approaches and their potential applications within stuttering therapy. Throughout the series, Daniel shares his extensive knowledge and go-to resources, offering a foundational overview of each approach, practi
Cluttering Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for an in-depth discussion on the assessment and treatment of cluttering. In this episode, Dr. Scaler Scott breaks down the differential diagnosis process using the LCD definition, provides a comprehensive overview of assessment and treatment, and shares clin
Research Update: Atypical gut microbiota composition in a mouse model of developmental stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Researchers from the Delaware Stuttering Project at the University of Delaware—Dr. Ho Ming Chow, Associate Professor and principal investigator, Sayan Nanda, Ph.D. student, and Dr. Nicole Guarino, research scientist—join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss their recent article, "Atypical gut microbiota composition in a mouse model of d
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Gemma Clarke, MSc, BA (Hons), joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for an insightful introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its potential role in stuttering (stammering) therapy. In this episode, Gemma explores key NLP principles, shares practical clinical applications and real-world examples, and discusses opportunities for furt
Empowering Clients with Dr. David Luterman
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss empowering clients throughout the therapeutic journey. Dr. Luterman highlights the importance of establishing a collaborative relationship early in the process, avoiding the pitfalls of 'miracle working,' fostering client confidence, and making the client as
All Things Cluttering with Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kathleen Scaler Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss all things cluttering. In this episode, Dr. Scaler Scott provides an updated overview of cluttering, including how we define and diagnose it with our current understanding. She shares insights into how the field is evolving, debunks myths, and explores
Research Update: Lived Experiences of Children who Stutter in Their Own Voices
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Julia Kerrigan, B.A., current second year Master's student and the University of Iowa, and Shelley B. Brundage, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, Fellow-ASHA, join host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss a recent paper published in the Journal of Communication Disorders, 'Lived Experiences of Children who Stutter in Their Own Voices.' Th
Let's Talk School-Age and Adolescent Stuttering Assessment
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, a pediatric SLP at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center in Nashville, TN, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to talk all things school-age and adolescent stuttering assessment. This episode was envisioned to speak to the SLP who has an introductory understanding of stuttering, but is hoping to increase their compete
Preparing Adolescents Who Stutter for Life after High School through Transition Planning
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Naomi Rodgers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Ginger Collins, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Tim McCarren, M.A., CCC-SLP join host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a recent research collaboration aiming to explore and better understand how SLPs can best support adolescents who stutter for life after high school through transition planning. Naomi, Ginger, and Tim discu
Microtransitions and Mindfulness with Kristin Chmela
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to explore and discuss the importance of committing to easier and relaxed microtransitions to build mindfulness and connection. Kristin recently gave a TEDx talk, 'Microtransitions Build Connections,' which was the inspiration for this conversation. During this
Research Update: Treating a Young Child Who Stutters’ Lateral Lisp: A Case Study
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Cara Singer, Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss a recent case study published in Perspectives: 'Treating a Young Child Who Stutters' Lateral Lisp: A Case Study' with her co-collaborator and student, Ellianne Martin. Cara shares her motivation for f
The Cluttering Experience with Rutger Wilhelm
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Rutger Wilhelm, author of 'Too Fast For Words,' speaker, and personal who clutters from the Netherlands, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss all things cluttering. Rutger shares his personal experience as a clutterer, his journey to obtaining an accurate diagnosis, what has helped him to feel more confident and competent as
SLPs Who Stutter Series: Derek's Story
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Derek E. Daniels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor, speech-language pathologist, and person who stutters, shares his story to continue our, 'SLPs Who Stutter' series in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week.Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exce
SLPs Who Stutter Series: Angélica’s Story
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Angélica Bernabé is a speech-language pathologist, psychologist, researcher, and person who stutters. She is originally from Peru and will begin her Ph.D. studies at Florida State University in the Fall. Angélica continues our series, 'SLPs Who Stutter' in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week and shares her story.Our 'SLPs Who St
SLPs Who Stutter Series: Ben's Story
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP, a school-based and private practice SLP and person who stutters, shares his story to continue our, 'SLPs Who Stutter' series in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week.Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who
SLPs Who Stutter Series: Mandy's Story
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Mandy Rodstrom, a 19-year school-based SLP and person who stutters, kicks off our new series, 'SLPs Who Stutter' in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week and shares her story. Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who stutter. They share
Clinical Problem Solving: What We Do When We Feel Stuck as Clinicians
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!We all hit a wall sometimes as clinicians, don't we? Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to brainstorm ideas for when we feel stuck as clinicians. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and normalizing navigating clinician problem-solving moments, even among seasoned clinicians! They share ideas and resou
Rupert’s Story: Stuttering and Building Community in Academia
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Rupert Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor at Nazareth University in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss his experiences personally and professionally with stuttering. Dr. Johnson begins by sharing his story and how giving the valedictorian speech in high school was his catal
60 Years of Clinical Teaching in Counseling: Reflections with Dr. David Luterman
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Join us on a reflective journey with Dr. David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, professor emeritus at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. In this episode, hosted by Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, Dr. Luterman delves into his remarkable 60-year clinical teaching career. Starting with his own educational journey, he shares profound lessons and euphemisms
ARTS® Series: The Active Ingredients
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the fourth and final episode of this 4-part mini series (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series which we will continue to add t
ARTS® Series: Impatience, Habit, and Other Barriers to Change
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the third episode of this 4-part mini series (part of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series) to kick off Season 6. In this episode, Viv
ARTS® Series: The Power of Language and the Significance of Intent
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the second episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this second episode, Vivian discusses the journey in ARTS®, the power o
ARTS® Series: The Essence of Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®)
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and Owner of the Sisskin Stuttering Center, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for the inaugural episode of an ongoing Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) Series. In this first episode, Vivian discusses what she calls 'The Essenc
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Heather Grossman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host Sara MacIntyre to discuss Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Stuttering. Heather shares how her interest and passion for REBT initially developed, then walks listeners through the underlying rationale, concepts, and principles of REBT. She proceeds to share specific insights into how to in
How to Talk with Parents of Young Children Who are Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss that first interaction, or consultation we have with parents of young children who are stuttering. The discussion covers the importance of leaving space for parents to share their stories and concerns, and how to give information and guidance from a clinical persp
Autism and Stuttering with Marie Halpin
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Marie Halpin, BSc (Hons), CertMRCSLT, HCPC, a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss effectively working with autistic individuals who also stutter (stammer). Marie walks us through terminology and emphasizes the importance of language and the words we use within therapy. She explores neur
Research Update: Strategies for Teachers to Support Children Who Stutter, Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Laura Wilson, Associate Professor at The University of Tulsa, and her former graduate student and collaborator, Gabrielle Cozart, M.S., CCC-SLP, join host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss their recent study published in Perspectives: 'Strategies for Teachers to Support Children Who Stutter: Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologi
Research Update: Brain developmental trajectories associated with childhood stuttering persistence and recovery with Dr. Ho Ming Chow
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Ho Ming Chow, Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware and principal investigator for the Delaware Stuttering Project, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss a recent article, 'Brain developmental trajectories associated with childhood stuttering persistence and recovery,' in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. H
Counseling Skills: It's all about the Listening!
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to kick off a new series dedicated to exploring and supporting the growth of counseling skills in clinicians working with those who stutter (and beyond!). To kick off this series, Ellen and Sara discuss [likely] the most important skill to consider—Active Listening! They bre
The Meaning of Fluency
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Evan Usler joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a recent paper in JSLHR, "Communicative Fluency and the Experience of Stuttering: A Viewpoint," which is linked below. Evan shares his synthases of various theories related to our conceptual and practical understandings of fluency. He explores questions like, 'What does it m
Covert Stuttering and Healing from Self-Stigma
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Geneviève (Gen) Lamoureux, a Montreal-based speech therapist, person who stutters, and Ph.D. student studying at Université de Montréal in Montreal, Canada, joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to share her covert stuttering story and to explore the impact of self-stigma from both personal and professional viewpoints.In this episode, Gen explore
Using the VRYCS To Learn How Parents of CWS View Their Interactions
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F and Cara Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a new parent rating scale (18-item), Vanderbilt Responses to Your Child's Speech Rating Scale for Parents (VRYCS), developed collaboratively by a team listed below, to help support parents' self-perceived responses to the sp
What would stuttering be like if we wanted to stutter?
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Christopher Constantino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to explore stuttering therapy, and specifically, what he means by 'Stutter-affirming therapy' described in a recent article in LSHSS, "Fostering Positive Stuttering Identities Using Stutter-Affirming Therapy." [Linked below] Chris discusses what it means to
The Power of Group Therapy for Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP and Jack Henderson, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologists at Vanderbilt's Bill Wilkerson Center, join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss all things group therapy for stuttering. Jack and Daniel unpack group therapy in a way that makes it accessible for all comfort and competency levels and provide clini
"New" Year, But Let's Not Forget the Old!
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!To kick off 2023 and Season 5, Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss their best hopes for 2023 ahead. They discuss the importance of honoring our history as a field, remembering the footsteps that we walk on and those that came before us, while also looking ahead in innovative ways, their individual goals
Exploring High Standards and Models of Imperfection
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ali Berquez, Clinical Lead at the Michael Palin Centre in London, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the concepts of perfectionism, high standards, models of imperfection and how they may show up in therapy for some of the children and families we work with. Ali begins by sharing how her interest in this area originated, explores perfectio
Every Waking Moment with Christopher Anderson
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Christopher Anderson joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss his recently published book, Every Waking Moment, which follows Chris's personal journey as a person who stutters. Chris shares his inspiration for writing and sharing his story, more about the writing and publishing process, pivotal moments in his journey, what sets avoidance re
The Power of Storytelling and Affirmation in Stuttering Therapy
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Derek Daniels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor at Wayne State University, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the beauty and power of creating space for storytelling within the therapeutic process. Derek discusses how critical it is to allow clients to take the lead in telling their stories and sharing what is meaningful to them, a
Stuttering in the Schools: Navigating Misinformation and Education
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Tim Flynn, M.S., CCC-SLP, a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist and person who stutters, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the complexities, roadblocks, and importance of stuttering education and advocacy within the school setting. Tim shares ways school-based SLPs can help dispel stuttering misconceptions to teachers, faculty, staff
Why Stuttering Occurs: The Role of Cognitive Conflict and Control
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Evan Usler joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a recent paper in Topics in Language Disorders, "Why Stuttering Occurs: The Role of Cognitive Conflict and Control," which is linked below. The purpose of this article is to provide theoretical explanations of the experience of stuttering through pulling from and incorporating a
Clinical Outcomes and Empowerment as a Function of Therapy
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Rodney Gabel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Professor and Founding Director of the Division of Speech and Language Pathology at Binghampton University, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss evolving clinical outcomes, putting the client in the driver seat, and supporting clinical empowerment as an essential metric for therapeutic change. Dr. Gabel interwea
When is it time to 'graduate' a client from therapy?
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a listener submitted question: "How do you know when to “graduate” your student/ client? I know this varies greatly from person to person, but I would appreciate some insight into how that decision is made."Sara and Ellen reflect on what contributes to this on-
Yes, Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) is for Kids, too!
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ben Goldstein, M.A., CCC-SLP joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS®) as it can be applied to younger individuals who stutter. Ben begins by sharing a bit about his personal journey and experiences as a person who stutters, and specifically his experiences with ARTS® as a client himself and then now as a clini
Jack's Journey: Exploring Stuttering Acceptance
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Jack Rodriguez, a person who stutters, and a senior in Texas State's undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders program joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to share his story and discuss the dynamic nature of stuttering acceptance. Jack is mentored by Texas State University professor, Dr. Farzan Irani and, together, they co-wrote an ISAD
Communication Over Fluency: Part 2
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP and Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F take on the most popular episode, "Communication Over Fluency" for a Part 2! In their discussion, they break down both terms into more depth and add practical, take-away clinical examples and nuggets throughout. The idea of taking 'fluency off the table' is comple
Does Therapy Satisfy Children Who Stutter?
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Sharon Millard, Ph.D., MRCSLT, Reg.HCPC from the Michael Palin Centre joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a topic she recently presented on at the Rome I.C.O.C. (International Conference on Stuttering) titled, "Does Therapy Satisfy Children Who Stutter?" Dr. Millard shared feedback and research from the child perspective on what t
History of Stuttering Foundation: Honoring the Legacy of Malcolm Fraser and Celebrating 75 Years!
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kicking off a new year with our first episode of Season 4 with a very special guest! Jane Fraser, FRCSLT, President of Stuttering Foundation , joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to share the history of Stuttering Foundation in honor of the 75th Anniversary this year. Ms. Fraser shares early memories of her father, discusses his relationship with his
Covert Stuttering: Understanding the Path to Change
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Caryn Herring, M.S., CCC-SLP joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to talk all things Covert Stuttering. They discuss and thoroughly define covert stuttering clinically, while weaving in elements of their personal stories as individuals who have covert stuttering backgrounds. Caryn and Sara then move on to breakdown what the 'components' for c
Research Update: Exploring Concealment of Stuttering, Stigma, Identity, and Well-Being
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck, Assistant Professor at Western Michigan University, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to share her recent research related to better understanding concealment and the overall impact on well-being for individuals who stutter. Dr. Gerlach-Houck explores the importance of understanding stigma and identity, intersectionality of i
Dear Stuttering Foundation Part 2: School-Based Focus
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for a 'Dear Stuttering Foundation Part 2' question and answer episode with a specialized school-based focus! Dr. Kelly and Sara talk through clinical questions submitted to Stuttering Foundation with a variety of school-based focuses such as: supporting clinical developme
Developing Clinical Expertise: Let’s Go Back to Roadmaps!
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Voon Pang returns for an 'all-things stuttering' chat with Sara! They discuss Voon's path towards gaining greater clinical expertise in stuttering, the positive shifts in climate of the New Zealand/ Australia stuttering world that he is noticing, best hopes for change for clients, allyship and the stuttering pride movement, and more!Lin
Dear Stuttering Foundation: Q&A
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for a 'Dear Stuttering Foundation' Question and Answer episode! Dr. Kelly and Sara talk through clinical questions submitted to Stuttering Foundation ranging from parent concerns, clinician training inquiries, clinical case questions, 'frequently misunderstood topics
Stuttering in the Schools: Recommitting to Best Practices in School-Age Stuttering Therapy
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Rob Dellinger, M.S., CCC-SLP of the Wake County Public Schools in Raleigh, NC is back for Season 3 to continue our 'Stuttering in the Schools' segment. Rob begins by reflecting briefly on the challenges of this past school-year due to the pandemic, while also highlighting the 'silver linings' and areas of growth he's had as a
Research Update: Neural Processes Underlying Nonword Rhyme Differentiate Eventual Stuttering Persistence and Recovery
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Mandy Hampton Wray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a recently published longitudinal study seeking to look deeper at early phonological skills and stuttering. Specifically, looking at whether the neural process
Desensitization with Parents of Children who Stutter
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ali Berquez, MSc, PG Dip CT (Oxon), BRIEF Cert. SF Practice, Clinical Lead for Children at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering in London, UK, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss the process of desensitization for parents of children who stutter. This discussion is based on a paper in AJSLP from 2018 written by Ali Berquez and Elaine Kel
Throwing Away the 'Get Out Of Jail Free Card'
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F of Vanderbilt University joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for our first episode of Season 3! Sara and Ellen discuss and explore helping to support clients shift from taking the 'out' in many communication situations to participating more fully independently. They discuss foundational rationale to help ge
Helping Parents Know When and How to Let Go
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F of Vanderbilt University joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for our final episode of Season 2! Sara and Ellen discuss and explore the process of letting parents know when and how to let go. They discuss how to: initiate this growth conversation among parents and individuals who stutter, cultivate on-going parent/chi
Research Update: Contextual Variability and Anticipation of Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Rick Arenas, Associate Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of New Mexico, is back to discuss his research related to better understanding variability and anticipation. Specifically, Dr. Arenas discusses a study conducted in collaboration with his student, Amanda Ortiz-Alvarez, "A Phenomenological Inve
Ehud Yairi: Career Retrospective
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Ellen Kelly hosts today's episode, which is an audio adaptation of a video presentation (video viewing details below). This "Career Retrospective" Series is a new Stuttering Foundation project. Through this project, we hope to honor and archive the careers, stories, lessons, and advice for future generations from the "Stutterin
Research Update: The Experience of Being a Parent of a Child Who Stutters and Subsequent Involvement in Support Groups
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Rick Arenas, Associate Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of New Mexico, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss a recent research study conducted in collaboration with his student, Katlyn Ferguson, which looks at the experience of parents of children who stutter, and specifically their experiences
Therapy Session #2 with Sara and Ellen: SFBT Simulation
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Back by popular demand! Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Associate Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to continue their clinician-client role-play focused specifically on modeling a Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) session. Th
Research Update: Clinical Characteristics Associated With Stuttering Persistence
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Cara Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University, joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss findings from her recently published study, "Clinical Characteristics Associated With Stuttering Persistence: A Meta-Analysis." [Linked below] Cara shares how she first became interested in this area of research,
Edward Conture: Retrospective of a Career Well Spent
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Dr. Ellen Kelly hosts today's episode, which is an audio adaptation of a video presentation (video viewing details below). This "Career Retrospective" Series is a new Stuttering Foundation project. Through this project, we hope to honor and archive the careers, stories, lessons, and advice for future generations from the "Stutterin
The One Where Sara is the Client and Ellen is the Therapist
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!In the continuation of our 'Sara and Ellen' discussion segment, Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Associate Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, for a fun simulation of an initial therapy session/ intake consultation discuss
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