Everything Everywhere All at Once

People who stutter navigate a world shaped by societal communication norms. In this course, Gareth, a startup founder who stutters, shares his lived experiences and insights to highlight everyday barriers and opportunities for change. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and caregivers will learn how to foster more inclusive environments and provide meaningful, practical support in real-world situations.

Explore Course

Join Gareth, a startup founder who stutters, as he shares real-life experiences navigating a world shaped by societal expectations of communication. This course examines barriers people who stutter may encounter in everyday situations, how environments can be made more inclusive, and what caregivers and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can do to foster meaningful support.

Presenters

Gareth Walkom
MSc
Gareth is from the UK and now lives in Belgium. He is a proud person who stutters and is the Founder of withVR - a customizable virtual reality tool for speech and voice therapists and researchers. He has worked with Google and spoken at 60+ conferences in the past four years, including an invited presentation at the ASHA Convention 2023. Gareth uses his voice to empower others to use theirs.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify societal barriers that impact people who stutter in real-life situations.
2. Describe ways to create more inclusive environments that support people who stutter.
3. List practical actions speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and caregivers can take to support people who stutter in everyday interactions.

Agenda

2 minutes	Introduction
2 minutes	Early Years – School and College
4 minutes	First Jobs – The Workplace as a Young Adult
4 minutes	Taking a Leap – Moving to Australia Alone and Managing Others
4 minutes	Higher Education – University and Socializing
4 minutes	Building a Career – Moving to Belgium and the Ph.D. Journey
4 minutes	Entrepreneurship – Starting My Company and Entering the Business World
4 minutes	Speaking on the Biggest Stages – Advocacy and Representation
2 minutes	Final takeaways

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Gareth Walkom is receiving compensation for this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Gareth Walkom is the Founder of withVR
Content Disclosures:	Gareth Walkom has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Everything Everywhere All at Once: $10.00
In this course, Gareth, a startup founder who stutters, shares his lived experiences to shed light on the everyday barriers faced by people who stutter. SLPs and caregivers will gain practical strategies to foster inclusion and offer meaningful support beyond the therapy room. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Beyond the Stutter: Listening, Supporting, and Empowering

$10.00

In this course, Jia, a person who stutters, shares her story and the deeper emotional and social experiences of stuttering. Designed for families, SLPs, and allies, this session offers practical strategies to create safe spaces, empower self-advocacy, and move beyond fluency-centered therapy. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: The Stuttering Community Can Help

$10.00

This 30-minute course offers powerful stories and perspectives from the stuttering community, helping SLPs build empathy and deliver more compassionate, informed support to individuals who stutter and their families. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Calm, Cool, and… Completely Losing It Inside

$10.00

This course offers a parent’s perspective on the emotional journey of raising a child who stutters and provides clinical insights for delivering truly family-centered care. Learn how to guide parents through uncertainty, help them find community, and foster confidence at home and beyond. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Stuttering through Childhood, Academia, Wall Street and Big Tech

$10.00

George Daquila shares how a lifetime of stuttering has shaped his identity, leadership style, and personal growth—from childhood uncertainty to leading teams at Goldman Sachs and Google. Through personal stories, he explores how reframing stuttering as a strength and receiving support from family, friends, and professionals transformed his journey. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

"You didn't cause this!” How an SLP can empower parents of children who stutter

$10.00

In this powerful session, hear directly from a teen who stutters and his mother as they share personal experiences navigating therapy, school, and home life. Their stories offer practical strategies SLPs can use to provide more meaningful, family-centered support. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.