Over the past decade, our understanding of how the brain functions in children who stutter has advanced significantly. Although children who stutter may not have language disorders, we often see differences in the ways they process language compared to children who do not stutter. In this session, we will discuss recent findings related to brain functions for language in stuttering. We will discuss how these findings advance our understanding of the nature of stuttering and potential clinical implications.

Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists

Bio: Amanda Hampton Wray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor of Communication Science & Disorders at University of Pittsburgh. Her federally funded research program examines the development of brain functions that mediate language and attention. She also examines relationships between brain functions, cognitive proficiencies, and experience in individuals with typical development and communication disorders, with a focus on developmental stuttering.