As with any other difference (especially the neurodivergent ones), there are a lot of misconceptions about stuttering. This infographic helps to dispel some of the most common ones. In the past, I have shared this around my neighborhood and my workplace during National Stuttering Awareness Week (NSAW) and International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) to help raise awareness. Feel free to use it however you like! Download your pdf copy here. ...
Have you ever wondered how best to work with People Who Stutter (PWS)? Give this a read and hey kudos for the thoughtful efforts! Be Patient: Just like everyone else, PWS deserve their time and space to speak and get their thoughts out. While it could be tempting to complete their words and sentences for them (with the intention of “helping” them out), it seldom is helpful. Sure the conversation might take an extra second or two but even in this ultra fast-paced world, one would hope that it is not too much to ask. ...