Living With Stuttering | Kim Ball, Education Specialist and Stutterer

In this episode of "Living With Stuttering," host Roy Ice interviews Kimberly Ball, who shares her personal journey with stuttering and how it impacted her social and emotional life. Kimberly opens up about her family's history with stuttering and how connecting with others who stutter has helped her feel less alone. As an educator with extensive experience and educational background in Communicative Disorders and Special Education, Kimberly discusses the importance of education, advocacy, resilience and counseling in helping individuals manage stuttering and break free from the stigma that often accompanies it. Tune in to hear her inspiring story, along with valuable insights and advice for those facing similar challenges. BIO Kimberly Ball holds a B.A. in Communicative Disorders, Credentials in Mild/Moderate Special Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. She lives with her husband, Anthony, an Army Veteran, in Southern California. She takes pride in advocating for herself during meetings with parents by introducing herself and openly telling them she stutters. Kimberly enjoys staying active in her community through hiking, movies, new adventures, and traveling while continuing her work as an Education Specialist.