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Are You the One?

This session chronicled the lessons of the seven decade life of a stutterer who has experienced both the hardship and joy of living in a world that does not understand stuttering. The presenter highlighted several of his interactions with speech-language pathologists along the path toward coming to terms with - and embracing -his communication difference.

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Are You the One?

This session chronicled the lessons of the seven decade life of a stutterer who has experienced both the hardship and joy of living in a world that does not understand stuttering. The presenter highlighted several of his interactions with speech-language pathologists along the path toward coming to terms with - and embracing -his communication difference.

Presenters

  • Lee Reeves

    DVM

    Lee Reeves is a recently retired veterinarian having practiced for over 45 years. Lee is a person who stutters and has been actively involved with self-help and support for individuals and families affected by stuttering for 4 decades. He has served as a public member of the ASHA Specialty Board for Fluency Disorders and the ASHA Council for Clinical Competence. He has also served on the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, is the past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Stuttering Association and is currently the CFO for Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Dr. Reeves is the recipient of multiple awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, the Public Service Award from the Texas State Speech and Hearing Association, the Distinguished Consumer Award from the International Fluency Association, the Hall of Fame Award from the National Stuttering Association, the Charles Van Riper Award from the National Council on Communicative Disorders, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate current level of understanding of the lived experience of stuttering
List 3 benefits of connecting students and families to stuttering support organizations
Identify at least two essential areas of stuttering therapy other than “learning/using tools”

Agenda

Agenda

2 minutesIntroduction
7 minutesEarly Years – Recognition of stuttering, School and family dynamics, 1st speech therapist
7 minutesTeen Years, successes and failures, speech therapy experiences
9 minutesCollege / Young Adult Years, turning points, last formal therapy
5 minutesFinal words

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialLee Reeves is CFO of Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Lee received compensation for this presentation for the Stutter Series.
Speakers - NonfinancialLee Reeves was the Past BOD Chairperson at the National Stuttering Association.
Course - ContentLee Reeves has no relevant content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit and Stuttering Therapy Resources Inc.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

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Are You the One?
$10.00
This powerful session follows the seven-decade journey of a person who stutters, sharing the challenges and triumphs of navigating a world that often misunderstands stuttering. Hear how meaningful interactions with SLPs helped shape his path toward self-acceptance. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

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