Farzan Irani discusses myths, stereotypes of stuttering with Big Ideas TXST
Jayme Blaschke | January 2, 2023
Farzan Irani, professor in the Department of Communications Disorders at Texas State University, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast for January’s episode to discuss the stereotypes and myths about stuttering.
Of particular interest to Irani is fluency development in bilingual children and the misconception that bilingual children are more likely to stutter than their monolingual counterparts. Irani has also done extensive studies on stuttering treatment outcomes. Irani oversees the Comprehensive Stuttering Therapy Program, an intensive clinical program designed for adolescents and adults who stutter that is based at Texas State’s Round Rock Campus. The program, established in 2011, is offered by the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic every July.
Big Ideas TXST is a monthly podcast from University Communications & Public Relations that goes inside the fascinating minds forging innovation, research, and creativity at the university. Hosted by Daniel Seed, a lecturer in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, each episode features in-depth interviews and discussion with the thought leaders developing innovative ideas to make the world a better place.
Big Ideas TXST can be found at news.txstate.edu/inside-txst/big-ideas-podcast. Listen or subscribe to the podcast at:
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