Saadiq Wicks

At just 9 years old, Saadiq Wicks started his foundation Lllet Me Finish. By age 13, he was on his way to becoming a published author. Now he’s working on a sequel to his book When Oliver Speaks while finishing his junior year of high school.

Mother and Son Collaborate on Book

Kimberly Garvin and Saadiq Wicks release the book When Oliver Speaks, an inspiring story about a young boy who struggles to overcome his stutter while finding the courage to accept it.

Rachel the Lioness

Rachel, as a child, was very sweet. She always wore a smile with pig tails in her hair. However, she did not have many friends.

Emily Blunt

Disney has done it again. The movie studio released Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the 1964 classic film Mary Poppins.

Stuttering as an Impediment to Driving?

Just when I thought I had seen all the crazy examples of how misunderstood stuttering is, something more outrageous has come along!

A Father's Advice

As parents, we want the best for our children. We hope and pray that things will go well for them in all areas of their life.

Say Your Name

There are times when phone technology is a blessing because of better service and quality. But the one thing that technology hasn't improved is making phone automated prompts accessible to everyone.

An Open Letter to Eye Contact

Growing up, my parents instilled in me that eye contact was a sign of respect I should give every person I talk to and to every person talking to me.

New Memoir by Lead Singer on "My Generation," the Most Famous Stuttering Song in Rock History

As lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltrey provided lead vocals for “My Generation,” the 1965 anthem which is considered to be the most famous of the many rock songs with stuttering vocals.

Me and My Stutter

I stood in front of a mirror in the girls' bathroom at school staring at myself, wishing that my mouth and lips would form words correctly, instead of tripping over them.

The Importance of Finding The Stuttering Community

I'm a person who stutters and for most of my life I thought that meant living life in isolation. I thought no one else understood what it was like when words emerged distorted from my mouth, some with extra syllables and others with elongated vowels.

About Stammering

What is stammering? Stammering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables. There may also be unusual facial and body movements associated with the effort to speak.

Q & A with Animesh Sarma

Animesh Sarma had his first big break in his music career as a singer on the reality show, Dil hai Hindustani, in India. Now he’s continuing his passion for music by working at the music studio of Pritam Chakraborty.

A Love Letter to my Stutter

My stutter is something that has been a part of my life since I can remember. It’s brought a lot of embarrassment and social anxiety surrounding it. However, it’s also brought a lot of individuality and compassion to my life.

Foundation Mourns the Loss of Kids' Letter Editor

Joan Melinda Warner, age 62, died on New Year's Eve 2018. Joan has worked at the Stuttering Foundation since 2004.

Stuttering: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

I have never thought of stuttering as a gift, but maybe it is.

How Accepting My Stutter Made Me More Genuine

“I want you to stand out. I want all of you, to be as different as you can possibly be, in all the best ways.”

Stuttering Foundation Bestows Inaugural Dr. Alan Rabinowitz Award for Clinical Excellence on Lisa A. Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Editor: To request photos from the event, please email Greg Wilson at greg@curleycompany.com

An Open Letter to Speech Therapy

Going back to speech therapy was one of the best things I’ve ever done

Embracing the Challenge

As a former NFL Player, Michael Attardi is proof that a stutter doesn’t have to hold you back.

Ivan's Story

It all started at the age of 6. My mother thought my speech pattern was due to me mimicking my brother, who had a stutter, too.

W. Somerset Maugham

Somerset Maugham was the most famous writer in the world. He was known everywhere for his superb short stories and for his novels.

To The Kids Who Picked on Me Because I Stutter

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to go to school with a group of kids who rarely picked on me because I stuttered. I know other people who stutter who were not as fortunate.

New Ways to Work with Attitudes and Emotion

Imagine a therapy that makes no attempt to reduce symptoms, but gets symptom reduction as a byproduct.

Creating a Meaningful Message

Akiva Splaver wrote his first book as a high school student. His inspiring narrative was driven by his own experiences of isolation, trial, and ultimate victory over stuttering.

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