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University Students Familiarity with Famous People Who Stutter: Key Insights for Practitioners

University Students Familiarity with Famous People Who Stutter: Key Insights for Practitioners

As practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of children who stutter, it is crucial to base our interventions and public awareness strategies on solid research findings. A recent study titled University Students Familiarity with Famous People Who Stutter provides valuable insights that can inform our practice.

The study aimed to assess university students' ability to recognize famous individuals who stutter. A questionnaire was administered to 69 students, featuring 30 multiple-choice items where each item included one famous person who stutters (PWS) and three fluent contemporaries. The findings revealed that, as a group, the famous PWS were not correctly identified by the majority of students. Only two students performed better than chance, and only five famous PWS were consistently distinguished from their fluent peers.

This research highlights several key points that can help us refine our strategies:

As practitioners, we can take several steps to implement these insights:

  1. Promote Realistic Role Models: Use individuals who openly exhibit stuttering behaviors and have realistic stories of overcoming challenges. This approach can provide relatable and inspiring examples for children who stutter.
  2. Educate Through Multiple Channels: Utilize various platforms, including social media, school programs, and community events, to disseminate accurate information about stuttering and the experiences of those who stutter.
  3. Collaborate with Support Groups: Work closely with stuttering support groups to identify effective spokespeople and develop educational materials that resonate with the public.

Encouraging further research in this area is also essential. Future studies could explore the familiarity of different demographic groups with famous PWS and investigate the impact of various public awareness strategies on changing perceptions about stuttering.

By integrating these research findings into our practice, we can enhance public awareness and support for children who stutter, ultimately leading to better outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: University Students Familiarity with Famous People Who Stutter.


Citation: Zhang, J., Saltuklaroglu, T., Hudock, D., & Kalinowski, J. (2011). University students familiarity with famous people who stutter. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 35(1), 40-44.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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