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Discussing stuttering with parents: A preliminary study of the experiences of adolescents who stutter

Abstract A qualitative approach was used to explore the experiences of adolescents who stutter (AWS) related to discussing aspects of their stuttering with their parents. Thematic analysis from semi-structured interviews revealed three major themes and seven minor themes. Major themes consisted of (1) discussions with parents; (2) decisions about speech therapy; and (3) types of parental assistance. Minor themes included (1) preference to talk with mothers; (2) speech techniques and general information; (3) parents’ idea to begin speech therapy; (4) participants’ idea to begin speech therapy; (5) reminders to use techniques and providing advice; (6) practicing speech techniques together; and (7) good listening skills and not interrupting. Findings from the data suggest that these participants discussed their speech therapy and stuttering differently with mothers and fathers with topics of discussion centered on speech skills, general information about stuttering, and what activities were done in the speech therapy sessions.