A significant division exists currently in our stuttering support group environment about whether one should just accept stuttering or be free to seek therapy. What does unite all of us is our common goal for improving the lives of those of us who stutter. Similar to the enhancement of acceptance after the elucidation of brain differences in depression and migraine, advancements in the neurologic basis of stuttering will lead to improved qualities of life for those in our community. The workshop will review our latest understanding of the brain differences in stuttering and an update on the research of our latest comprehensive therapies.
The presenter will lead an interactive discussion on what we know currently on the brain basis of stuttering and how stuttering is likely not from one single cause. The presenter will review our challenges in assessing stuttering severity beyond fluency and will poll the audience on the best path forward to guide future research.
At the conclusion of the session, the attendees shall be able to:
- Describe our current understanding of the neurologic differences in stuttering.
- Summarize the different causes of stuttering.
- Discuss a path forward to guide future research in stuttering.
About the presenters
Gerald Maguire
Gerald A Maguire, MD is Chair and Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry at College Medical Center in Long Beach, California. Dr. Maguire is a person who stutters and has published numerous scientific papers on novel treatments for stuttering.