Research on how stuttering affects girls and women differently from boys and men has been sparse, making it easy to assume that stuttering affects them in the same way. But does it? This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for free exploration of possible differences between how males and females experience stuttering from early childhood and through the stages of adulthood.
The discussion will explore similarities and differences in:
- the physical aspects of stuttering
- the psychological-emotional impact of stuttering
- underlying beliefs
- preferred coping mechanisms
- the impact on behaviour/actions, daily choices and life-decisions
- finding role models
- factors that facilitate or force change
- while acknowledging the role of societal and cultural norms in shaping the stuttering experience for men and women.
About the presenters
Lisa Wilder
Lisa Wilder is originally from Ottawa and has also lived in Vancouver. She is currently on the Board of Directors of the CSA. She lives in Toronto and works in communications.
Matthew Coffen
Matt is a Person who Stutters and has, since as far back as he could speak. Originally from Newfoundland, he has found himself living and working in many provinces; Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and has now settled in Nova Scotia. Throughout his travels, he has been fortunate enough to experience many different stages of Speech Therapy and participate in various programs and groups as a child, up through adulthood. During this opportunity with the CSA, he hopes to spread awareness and afford others the same help and support he was given.