Stuttering: Messages for our children

Children who stutter often receive the message that fluent speech is better than stuttering. This workshop will help participants be aware of ways to send healthier messages of self-acceptance and self-compassion to children who stutter.
Heather Grossman, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-FD is the Director of the American Institute for Stuttering in NYC. She was among the initial select group of therapists to be recognized as a specialist in stuttering and has worked with people who stutter and their families for over 25 years. She has extensive experience as a teaching professor, supervisor, and researcher and is proud to be a regular presenter at FRIENDS annual conventions and one-day workshops.