Location

Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater and Twilight Ballroom

Start Date

15-4-2025 4:00 PM

End Date

15-4-2025 7:00 PM

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Purpose: The Astronaut's dialogue was intentionally written to highlight speech impairments, a challenge I have personally faced in my life. Growing up, I struggled with articulating certain speech sounds and found it disheartening that children's books rarely featured characters with speech disabilities. This book aims to provide comfort and visibility to children who face similar challenges.

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Faculty Sponsor: Amanda Breitbach (School of Art)

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Apr 15th, 4:00 PM Apr 15th, 7:00 PM

Astronaut and Bubbles: Representing Speech Disability through Art

Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater and Twilight Ballroom

Purpose: The Astronaut's dialogue was intentionally written to highlight speech impairments, a challenge I have personally faced in my life. Growing up, I struggled with articulating certain speech sounds and found it disheartening that children's books rarely featured characters with speech disabilities. This book aims to provide comfort and visibility to children who face similar challenges.

 

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