Stuttering Straight Talk For Teachers Handbook

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This 32-page resource guide is a wonderful and affordable source of information and resources for both classroom teachers and speech-language pathologists concerned about children who stutter in the classroom.

Purchase additional copies for handouts - one copy free with each DVD #0126, Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teachers or use them by themselves.

The first section is designed specifically to answer teachers' most common questions about stuttering and how to interact with the child who stutters in the classroom.

The second section for speech-language pathologists offers advice on leading an inservice or working one-on-one with a teacher who has a child who stutters in the classroom and gives background information on stuttering.

A detailed resource list is included for children, parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists as well as a reproducible, black and white copy of the popular 18 Famous People Who Stutter poster.

CELEBRITY FOCUS

Emily Blunt

Actress Emily Blunt struggled with stuttering early in her life. A teacher encouraged her to act in a school play at age 12 despite her stuttering.

Blunt’s name is prominently featured on the Stuttering Foundation's list of Famous People Who Stutter.

Ken Venturi

As much of the nation watches the U.S. Open Golf Championship, it is impossible not to think about our late friend Ken Venturi. Ken overcame many challenges to win the Open at Congressional in 1964 and go on to become the voice of golf for more than three decades.

However, Ken faced no bigger obstacle than stuttering. Ken Venturi was a champion to those who stutter, going out of his way to share his personal experience when consulted by a colleague, friend, or child who stutters.

Frank Wolf

This Virginian congressman has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1981. The longtime supporter of the Stuttering Foundation drew national attention to childhood stuttering in 2006 when he submitted an article about Tiger Woods from the SFA newsletter to the Congressional Record. The congressman is featured in the Stuttering Foundation's Famous People Who Stutter brochure.

John Stossel

John Stossel is one of the most recognized and articulate reporters today. However, he once considered giving up his broadcasting career because of his stuttering.

“Fear of stuttering can easily become worse than the stuttering itself,” observed Stossel. “The idea that I’m on television and making speeches is still a shock to me sometimes.”

Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis, born Lonnie Melvin Tillis, was an influential figure in country music, both as a songwriter and a performer. His journey to fame was marked by overcoming personal challenges, including a stutter that he turned into a defining part of his public persona.