
28/09/2025
Van Riper: What He REALLY Said
#2: Fluency Shaping ≠ Magic Fix
📌Misquote: “Fluency shaping techniques alone will cure stuttering.”
✅Reality: Van Riper saw these tools as part of a bigger toolkit. Therapy works best when tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all solution.
💬Quote: “There is no single method that works for all people who stutter.”