ALAN RABINOWITZ

Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, author of the recently released children’s book “A Boy and A Jaguar”,  is one of the world’s leading big cat experts, and has been called ‘The Indiana Jones of Wildlife Conservation’ by TIME Magazine. Alan’s tale is a simple memoir that recounts a lifelong bond between a child who felt “broken” and the animals, especially jaguars, which have informed his life’s work.

Dr. Sheehan’s Stuttering Iceberg Analogy

Dr. Joseph Sheehan’s iceberg analogy was recently featured on the Stuttering Foundation’s Facebook page with a massive response from the public. As I prepare to facilitate a weeklong intensive course for teenagers who stutter, it is timely to discuss the significant contribution of the stuttering iceberg. Sheehan’s main message was “Don’t avoid, don’t’ hide, don’t deny your stuttering."

The Turbulent Life of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter

Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was famous for many things in his life. First, he was a world famous boxer who seemed destined to win the World Middleweight Boxing Championship. After losing a title fight for the championship, he was set to make another attempt for the world crown when he was erroneously arrested and wrongfully convicted for the triple murder of three people in a bar in Paterson, New Jersey in 1966.

Shady Trails 2014 Reunion

“Shady Trailers, hats off to thee!” 
August 15 ‐17, 2014 

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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Stuttering

If your child is stuttering, treat him as you would any other child: with kindness and respect. Above all, convey total acceptance. Working on communication and fluency skills is a challenge that affects all areas of a child's day; therefore, the child needs as much support, encouragement and acceptance as possible.

Speak Up, Speak Out, Stutter On!

By Eric, 14 years old

Why Me?

The following is Chapter 1 from the book Do You Stutter: A Guide for Teens.
 
Why Me?
By Richard F. Curlee, Ph.D.
 

Stuttering Didn't Keep Him Out Of the House

Frank Wolf remembers the moment he wanted to be a Congressman. It was in the third grade in Philadelphia, when schoolmates laughed at the young man who stuttered for dreaming about going to Washington. 

The Other Half – Supporting Partners and Spouses of People Who Stutter

Often under-acknowledged and under-used, partners and spouses of people who stutter play an important role in the “recovery process” of adults who stutter. Recently, I experienced this when my adult client, Joe brought his fiancée to a therapy session with him. It was courageous moment for Joe, to be able to show a different side of him to the person he was going to get married and openness to vulnerability that many would shy away from.

Minding Miss Manners: Advice for Speaking with a Person Who Stutters

This week, the nationally-syndicated advice column “Miss Manners”advised readers on speaking with a person who stutters. Judith Martin, the legendary “Miss Manners” advice columnist since 1978, responded to an inquiry about the proper protocol when speaking with a person who stutters.

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