Imagine all of those unasked challenging stuttering questions swimming in your brain. You will be able to ask questions you might be afraid to ask your own children from a panel of hand picked, well spoken young adults who are open. Parents, this is your chance to gain a new perspective to deepen your relationship with your child/adult who stutters!
Parents having a better understanding of their child's stutter and what to expect in the coming years.
About the presenters
Alexandra D'Agostino-Seguin
I have stuttered since I was 7 and I have been on the Board of Directors for the CSA since 2013. I love helping people and I’m grateful to be able to give back to the stuttering community. I have 2 university degrees, 2 cats and I’m a Registered Nurse!
David Liu
David is a person who stutters. He recently graduated from Western University in London, Ontario and is currently a medical student at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
Rhea Bhalla
Rhea serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Stuttering Association, where she coordinates national volunteer and support group programming. She founded both the Prairie Stuttering Support Group and the National Youth Support Group, and co-leads the Family & Youth Programming Committee. Passionate about advocacy and community-building, she has helped design and lead workshops for children, youth, and families, and works closely with the CSA's network of over 300 volunteers to expand programming across Canada.
Ridwana Miah
Ridwana is a paralegal with an academic background in politics, law, and policy making. As someone who stutters, she actively raises awareness around stuttering through her writing and contributions to International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). She shares personal stories, opinions, and insights that reflect both the challenges and the triumphs of living with a stutter in modern day society. Volunteering with the Canadian Stuttering Association gives her the opportunity to help others connect with and resonate with her experiences. It also allows her to contribute to the organization's many initiatives and discussions aimed at raising awareness and fostering understanding around stuttering.