Thanks! I'm happy to answer your questions. I was the only male in my Masters class and was the only one who stuttered. I've found it to be a really powerful tool that both parents and patients appreciate. Good points about remission. What we know is that around 80% of children who stutter as a child will recover (treatment during this period may accelerate recovery but not increase recovery rates). We know factors that may contribute to stuttering onset (genetics plays a role), though we still do not have a concrete answer as to why child A persisted in their stuttering and why child B recovered. What we do know is that past a certain threshold, when a child will stuttering persistently, offering only techniques to "cure" their fluency is not seen as best practice. Sure they can be taught certain tools to help them in difficult days/times, but they are going to face stigma, stereotyping, and bullying during childhood and into adulthood. Establishing confidence and education around their stuttering is how I believe we empower children to communicate effectively and not let stuttering define them.