New accessible programs for people who stutter
The Australian Stuttering Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney has developed a series of free online treatment programs for individuals who stutter. Researchers are currently conducting clinical trials and are inviting participants to join.
The ASRC's aim is to provide free, evidence-based stuttering treatment accessible to anyone, anywhere with an internet connection. Photo: Adobe Stock/ DimaBerlin.
Tuesday 22 October marks International Stuttering Awareness Day, a global initiative aimed at increasing public understanding of stuttering and highlighting the experiences of those who live with this complex speech disorder.
Luis Miguel Lainez Reche, a 33-year-old senior software engineer in Sydney, knows firsthand the challenges of living with stuttering.
“Stuttering has been an unwelcome travel companion throughout my life,” said Lainez Reche.
Lainez Reche says stuttering has limited him from voicing his opinions, participating in family events, and making new friends.
“I’ve lived in a constant state of anxiety, with a sense of defeat.”
However, Lainez Reche’s life took a positive turn after participating in iGlebe, a free online social anxiety program developed by the Australian Stuttering Research Centre (ASRC) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
"Since starting treatment, my confidence when speaking has significantly improved, and I've learned to accept my stuttering," he said.
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