SSEAT Blog & Articles

It was the start of my senior year - the first of many lasts. I was recharged from summer break and ready to embrace my final year of high school. But my enthusiasm was partnered with reservation. While the intrigue of new classes and senior privileges excited me, the beginning of the school year was synonymous with the stress of...

XL-twin sheets and pillow from home. Check. Box fan for un-airconditioned summer dorm. Check. Fresh green binder and favorite erasable pens. Check. Running shoes and enough fresh socks to last the week. Check. Full confidence about my speech... This box was not that easy to check...

My first language is Stuttering English. My second language is Fluent English. Speaking fluent English is akin to speaking a second language, and it requires ongoing maintenance and daily practice. Here are some ways I stay on target:

Teachers and professors are in the unique position to advocate for their stuttering students, but without proper guidance, they can also make mistakes in the classroom that can impede students' access to education and impact their wellbeing. The following is advice based on personal experiences and the perspective of SSEAT's founder and director,...

Teen Interns at Stuttering Research Institute

Five Ways You Can Become a Good Advocate for Yourself & Others

Young Hollins Communications Research Institute Alumnus Driven to Help Others Who Stutter