Stuttering Self-Reflection for Students: Boost Fluency & Confidence in Speech Therapy

Empowering Students Who Stutter: Self-Reflection and Advocacy in Speech Therapy

Stuttering can be a deeply personal and challenging experience for students—but it can also be a powerful opportunity for growth, self-awareness, and confidence. As speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and SLPAs, we know how important it is to give our students the tools they need to not only improve fluency but to embrace their voice.

That’s why I created the Self-Rating Stuttering Rubric & Fluency Strategy Posters—a flexible and supportive resource designed to foster fluency awareness, self-advocacy, and emotional empowerment in students who stutter.

What Is the Self-Rating Stuttering Rubric & Fluency Strategy Poster Set?

This fluency-focused resource provides visual tools and guided reflection activities that support students as they navigate their unique stuttering journey. Whether you're working with early elementary students or older learners, these posters and rubrics offer clear, student-friendly strategies to understand stuttering, manage moments of disfluency, and set personal goals.

Here’s what’s included:

🎯 4 Educational Posters (in color & black/white)

• What is Stuttering? – A simple explanation of what stuttering is.

• Bumpy vs. Easy Speech – Teaches the difference between tense and relaxed speech.

• Fluency Strategies – Easy-to-understand tools like pausing, stretching, and slow speech.

• Acceptance & Self-Advocacy – Encourages positive mindset and communication confidence.

📎 Mini Posters – Ideal for student folders, visual aids, or quick refreshers during therapy.

📝 Self-Rating Stuttering Rubric – A structured reflection form where students can:

• Rate their comfort level from 1–10

• Share what went well

• Choose strategies to try next time

• Set fluency goals

  
  

Why SLPs, SLPAs, and Special Educators Love It

This isn’t just another set of posters—it’s a complete tool for developing fluency awareness and promoting emotional resilience. Here's why professionals are using this resource across various speech therapy settings:

✅ Encourages self-reflection – Helps students track their own progress and take ownership of their growth.

✅ Promotes fluency awareness – Empowers students to recognize different types of speech and practice strategies.

✅ Supports goal setting – Encourages students to articulate their goals and advocate for their needs in therapy and beyond.

✅ Versatile and easy to implement – Perfect for 1:1 sessions, small groups, or even for teachers to use in the general classroom.

Ideal for:

• School-based speech therapy sessions

• Fluency and stuttering intervention

• IEP goal support

• Social-emotional learning and self-regulation activities

• Home practice and generalization

  
  

Final Thoughts

Supporting students who stutter goes beyond correcting speech—it’s about helping them understand and own their experience. By building awareness and encouraging open communication, we set the stage for lifelong self-advocacy.

Whether you're just introducing fluency strategies or diving deeper into reflective work, the Self-Rating Stuttering Rubric & Fluency Strategy Posters offer a meaningful, student-centered approach to stuttering support.

🎉 Ready to bring this tool into your therapy room?👉 Grab your copy here!

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About the Author

Hi! I’m Kim, and I’ve been a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for nearly a decade. I have a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and have worked in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, providing services to students in general education and special day classes. I created this blog to share my experiences and help other SLPAs navigate their school-based speech therapy journey.