Keynote Address

A World that Understands Stuttering: A Roadmap

Michael Sugarman

This keynote will address issues that link together the stuttering community – people living with stuttering, families, speech clinicians and researchers. The talk will trace how we got to where we are today including examining “change theories” in the client and clinician relationship, the spread of national and international groups focusing on stuttering, and the use of technology for outreach and education. Finally, the talk will raise questions about the direction of the stuttering community in the future, such as the pros and cons of being part of the “disability community” and the power of International Fluency Association and International Stuttering Association joining forces.