Dr. Gerald Maguire is the world's frontrunner in pharmacological treatment research for stuttering. His personal connection with stuttering, academic background, professional experience and international links with top scientists have positioned him as the leading expert on medication's future role in the treatment of stuttering. Dr. Maguire is a professor and Founding Chair of Psychiatry for the American University of Health Sciences School of Medicine in California. He is the principal investigator for CenExel CIT, Global Medical Director for iStutter, and Chair of Research and Development for the World Stuttering Network. Dr. Maguire's disclosures include: Research Grants related to stuttering: Noema, Emalex. Other CNS research grants: Bioexcel, Neurocrine, Jazz, Sunovion, Karuna, Cerevel, Intracellular, Otsuka, Axsome Consultant/Advisor: Karuna, Sage/Biogen, Noema, Emalex Speakers’ Bureau: Alkermes, Janssen, Otsuka, Axsome No medication is FDA approved for stuttering If you would like to learn more about the Orpheus Study and how to participate, click here: https://www.orpheusstudy.com/WSN
Growing up in Japan, fathers & sons, talking to patients & his definition of stuttering success. Dr. Yoshikazu Kikuchi is a medical doctor from Japan who also has his PhD. Listen as he describes his story of childhood and inspiration to help the stuttering community.
Thad S. Cox is now in his 80s. He grew up with a challenge that is not uncommon to kids who stutter: BULLYING. This is an emotional tale of a young boy attempting to solve one bullying problem after another. Thad and Tricia wrote this book together for the benefit of kids, parents and SLPs who want to better understand the relationship between bullying, stuttering, confidence, teamwork and resilience. We explore the possibility that greatness stems from struggle. Interview begins at 1:40 Book reading begins at about the 8 minute mark. If you would like to purchase BullyBlossom from Amazon, click here: BULLYBLOSSOM
Dysfunctional families, trauma, genetics & mental health. Whether or not your story sounds like hers, you will feel authentic connection as Patti shares a vulnerable piece of her life and advocates for more attention to mental health concerns in people who stutter. www.worldstutteringnetwork.net