Teacher Knowledge and Perceptions of Stuttering and Bullying in School‐Age Children.

Purpose: To evaluate teacher knowledge and perceptions of the development and management of stuttering, as well as bullying. Method: A 32‐item web‐based survey was created to address the purposes of this investigation. Participants were recruited in 5 states representing diverse geographic regions by sending an e‐mail with an attached information letter and an embedded e‐mail link. A total of 84 teachers completed the survey. Results: Teachers demonstrated a general understanding of the cause and characteristics associated with stuttering; however, teachers indicated some feelings of discomfort surrounding stuttering and there were some indications that they are not clear on the best ways to manage it, nor do they have access to materials. The majority identified bullying as a problem at their schools and encountered bullying of children who stutter. Conclusions: The results from this investigation were mixed in that teachers demonstrated insight into some areas of stuttering and bullying, but decreased a...