Fiona Ryan

Fishing for sharks: Teenage voices and stuttering

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Adolescence is a time of challenge and exploration, on the one hand pushing boundaries and on the other trying to explore possible identities for best fit. As a speech and language therapist, I too struggle sometimes on offering a service that is fit for purpose for teenagers who stutter.

I believe in the power of groups for many reasons, not least for reducing the sense of isolation that teenagers I work with have reported. I am currently working with a group of teenage girls that both challenge and frustrate me (they know this :) ).