A diagnosis can be a very difficult thing for parents to accept, particularly if their understanding of a disorder is influenced by media. The media has certainly picked up on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the last decade or so, and there are almost limitless books and films depicting people with autism. ASD has also received a much higher profile in the community, as well as attracting specific funding.
Meet Fiona Curtis the owner of Fiona Curtis Speech Pathology Services in Scarborough
Fiona obtained her B.A.Sc. Speech & Hearing from Curtin University and has always maintained her Certified Practising status with SPA. In recent years, her professional development has been very focused on stuttering. She has completed Lidcombe Program Training about 14 years ago and has also done training in how to work with school aged children who stutter. She has attended the Oxford Disfluency Conference twice, in 2014 and 2021.
Meet Simone Dempster the owner of Splice Therapy based in Darlington.
Dyspraxia occurs when the brain is not able to adequately plan actions. In adults, this can be acquired as a result of a stroke (CVA) or disease or brain lesion of some kind. The severity can range from mild to severe, and so the symptoms will vary accordingly.
Children who have been stuttering for longer than 3 years are less likely to grow out of stuttering. For these children it is important they have the techniques to manage their stuttering and minimise any anxiety it may cause.