HeyJaredStuttering Demystified & Beyond
Yes, I stutter. I have been a licensed speech pathologist for 30 years. My career started out as an unhappy accountant. Being told I would never be able to communicate due to stuttering, I proved them all wrong.
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Episode 113: Screw Acceptance. Listen to Your Child. (opens the original)
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Lori discusses why acceptance doesn’t have to mean settling for where you are. While accepting yourself and understanding who you are is important, it’s also okay to want more and work toward improvement. Lori emphasizes the importance of listening to your child, supporting their goals, and continuing to work toward fluency rather than becoming complacent. Progress looks different for everyone, but the goal should always be to help children reach their full potential.
Episode 112: Executive Functioning: What Parents of College Students Need to Know (opens the original)
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Lori discusses executive functioning and what parents of college students need to know. She explores common challenges with organization, time management, planning, and follow-through—and offers practical insight to help parents better understand and support their college-aged students.
Episode 111: Is It Really Stuttering? What Parents Need to Know Before They Wait It Out (opens the original)
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In this episode, Lori explores how parents can tell the difference between typical childhood disfluencies and early signs of stuttering—and why waiting it out isn’t always the best approach. Learn what to watch for and when it may be time to seek an evaluation from a speech-language pathologist.
Episode 110: What Is PROMPT Therapy and How Does it Work? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Lori explores PROMPT therapy for children, explaining what it is, how it works, and which children may benefit most from this hands-on approach to speech therapy. She discusses how PROMPT uses tactile cues to support speech production, improve motor planning, and help children develop clearer, more coordinated speech. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or speech-language pathologist, this episode provides an easy-to-understand overview of PROMPT therapy and its role in helping
Episode 109: From Staying Silent to Finding My Voice as a Motivational Speaker (opens the original)
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For years, Lori hid her voice, feeling self-conscious about the way she spoke and letting stuttering keep her in the background. Today, she is a speech-language pathologist specializing in stuttering, an inspirational speaker, and a motivational speaker who empowers others to embrace their voices with confidence. In this episode, Lori shares her journey from silence to self-acceptance and the lessons she learned about courage, resilience, and speaking up despite fear.
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