Do you think stuttering should be labelled as a disability? Feel free to elaborate.
Do you consider anyone who stutters, to be an idol, icon or good representative for stuttering?
What does it personally feel like to stutter? Describe any way you would like;
physical properties, emotional
responses, mentality etc.
Please look directly into the camera and clearly state:
Your name (first is fine)
Your occupation, credentials, awards or uniqueness
One of the following; "and I stutter" "and I am a covert stutterer" "and I used to stutter"
Please use these questions as a guideline. Answer any you can (please try to get as many underlined questions as possible), skip ones that don't apply. Feel free to add anything we missed, that you feel is important. Take your time, send several videos if you need to. Doesn't matter what you use to record, webcam, phone etc.
Please send with your full name and email, so we can send release forms.
When did you first begin to stutter? What's Your first memory of stuttering?
In your opinion, what is or can cause stuttering?
Hypothetically; if a cure was possible would you take it?
Have you ever been bullied or teased because of your stutter?
Please share as much as you're comfortable about the experience.
How you felt. How you feel now. The impact it made.
What is your occupation and how does stuttering impact that?
Did you take any forms of speech therapy as a child or an adult? Was it successful? (at any degree)
Do you feel studies on stuttering receive enough funding?
What is your opinion on the amount and quality of current studies regarding stuttering?
Do you have any advice for kids, teens, parents or adults who stutter?
Please include anything else that you feel is relevant to others watching
Has stuttering impacted your career, education or choices in life?
(This can be a positive impact or possibly impacted in a way that has prevented you from
achieving specific goals or achievements)
Do you think stuttering could or will ever be cured? Elaborate please
(if yes) Any ideas on how
Do you feel that there is enough support for people who stutter?
Do you have any thoughts on how to improve this? (if applicable)
Does anyone in your immediate or extended family have a stutter or other speech impediment ?
What is the biggest stigma you have heard of/faced about stuttering?
If your file is too big, try the upload at the bottom of the page. We are testing this out with larger files
Share any experiences related to your stutter. Good, bad, funny, life changing.
What areas do you feel studies on stuttering should be directed?
Examples are; genetics, environmental, physical. Be specific if you can
Do you know or have you met another person who stutters?
How do you feel about movie/TVs portrayal of characters that stutter?
Have you tried other therapies; Marijuana, Hypnotizing, Devices, Prescribed Medications, etc.
Experience?
Do you know of any groups or organizations for people who stutter?
Are you a part of or have you ever attended any groups or functions?
If yes what has your experience been like?