Yesterday, Raiani Sibien, founder of Stuttering Society, gave a guest lecture at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands, where she opened a university course by sharing the mission behind Stuttering Society and her personal journey with stuttering.
During the lecture, Raiani spoke about what stuttering really is and explored the social, […]
Continue reading "Stuttering Society at Maastricht University"Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Catherine Theys, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where she directs the Te Puna Pūtaiao Ioio | Speech-Language Neuroscience Lab. She is an expert in stuttering and acquired neurogenic communication disorders and does behavioural and neuroscientific research in speech sciences. In this interview, we delve into Dr. Theys’ groundbreaking study that identifies specific brain areas linked to stuttering, such as the left putamen, claustrum, and amygdalostriatal transition area. Discover how these parts of the brain influence stuttering and the innovative method of lesion network mapping used to uncover these connections.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Catherine Theys, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, where she directs the Te Puna Pūtaiao Ioio | Speech-Language Neuroscience Lab. She is an expert in stuttering and acquired neurogenic communication disorders and does behavioural and […]
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Text author: Raiani Sibien
In 2006, my family relocated from Brazil to Italy. Back then, I could only speak Brazilian Portuguese but it didn’t take long before I became fluent in Italian. Fluency in the new language didn’t mean speech fluency, on the […]
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Growing up with a stutter can sap your confidence and make you believe that you will never succeed in achieving your dreams both personally and professionally. This thought becomes intrinsic in the mind, going to the subconscious and ultimately becoming a reality, […]
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One of the most frustrating experiences for people who stutter is to feel judged and underestimated based on the fluency of their speech. Listeners play a crucial role in ensuring a person who stutters feels supported and respected regardless of the way they speak.
People who stutter might handle their speaking difficulties in different […]
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Despite being in existence for centuries, there is still a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about stuttering. Such misunderstandings can often directly impact the lives of people who stutter and affect their everyday activities, personal relationships and career prospects.
Therefore, it is important to clarify the different aspects of stuttering and ensure that the general public […]
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