Adult-onset Stuttering: Challenges and Needs
Chris Loranger
Saturday 3:15PM - 4:15PM EST
Research AdultsThere appear to be no resources whatsoever for adult-onset stutterers—no education, no therapy and no compensation for job loss. This is radically different than for children who stutter. Children have access to free speech therapy and education on stuttering. Adult-onset stutterers should be provided with at least some edcuation and therapy opportunities.
What to expect
- Potential development of a late-onset stutterers’ support group.
- Information sharing for participants—particuolarly as concerns speech therapy.
- An understanding of the number of CSA members who are late-onset stutterers.
- Sharing of coping strategies for participants.
About the presenter
Chris Loranger is a retired technical writer, educator and arts worker. He has written award-winning plays, one screenplay that was optioned for production and written a Canadian best seller. He established the Polygon Gallery of Photography in North Vancouver, deigned, built and ran Presentation House Theatre and taught at Capilano College and Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Last updated: 2021-12-01