Jane Fraser Appointed to Panthera Conservation Council

NEW YORK CITY (Sept. 21, 2016) — Jane Fraser, St. Simons Island, Ga., resident and president of the Stuttering Foundation, was recently appointed to the Conservation Council of Panthera, the world’s leading organization devoted exclusively to preserving “big cats.”

Foundation's President Introduces Award-Winning Author at St. Simons School

Stuttering Foundation President Jane Fraser had the honor of introducing author Vince Vawter for a presentation about his book Paperboy.

Making Changes Over Time

This is a story about how a young man’s stuttering journey and his road to effective communication and self-acceptance as a person who stutters.

Survey on Stuttering Treatment

This survey is a unique opportunity for both parents/guardians of school-age children and adolescents who stutter and the children themselves to express their ideas about their child’s treatment.

Journey of a Stutterer

“Journey of a Stutterer” follows my struggle to manage the beast of stuttering. The story is told using a few defining and illustrative vignettes over time. These literary sketches are a small sample of hundreds of events.

Stuttering Still Causes Back-to-School Woes

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Free Brochure Offers 8 Tips for Teachers - in English and Spanish 

Stuttering Foundation's 25th Annual Media Awards Competition

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 7, 2016) — For the 25th consecutive year, the Stuttering Foundation, www.StutteringHelp.org, announces it will recognize journalists for excellence in reporting that furthers the understanding of this complex disorder.

7 Tips for Preparing for Job Interviews

Whether you stutter or not, job interviews are among life’s most difficult tests. The first thing to remember is that interviews are very tough for everybody; not just you. Here are seven tips to make your next job interview your best job interview. 

Ben's Speech

Working with young people who stutter has taught me many things. One thing which never ceases to amaze me is the amount of courage young people exhibit when talking and stuttering. Having a voice in a world where time pressure is imminent and there is an expectation for fluent communication can make talking difficult.

How FDR's Speeches Helped Nervous Kid

David Shribman was a self-described “nervous kid” who grew up in a small beach town in Massachusetts. Now-a-days, you are more likely to find David on the dais than anyplace else. “I speak publicly, and usually flawlessly, 12-15 times each month.”

Stuttering Didn't Stop These Media Giants

Two giants of publishing and media in the twentieth century dealt with stuttering all throughout their lives. Henry Luce and Walter Annenberg were among the very most influential Americans of their generation.

Students Pay It Forward

During my almost 20 years as a school-based SLP, I’ve learned many things from students and families. What I’ve learned from Pete is no exception.

The Human-Animal Connection Works for Stuttering

 Lia Schwartz and Pauly, from left to right, Jane Fraser, Holly Clark and Georgie, and Alan Rabinowitz.

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The Human-Animal Connection Works for Stuttering

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Picture caption: Lia Schwartz and Pauly, from left to right, Jane Fraser, Holly Clark and Georgie, and Alan Rabinowitz.

Stuttering & Public Speaking

Meet John Moore – longtime corporate marketing executive at famous brand names like Whole Foods and Starbucks. Nobody is more competitive than John. He is driven to be the best. Nothing will stand in his way… not even his stuttering. John calls himself The Stuttering Presenter.

Paying it Forward by Raising Awareness About Stuttering

This week, during National Stuttering Awareness Week, pay it forward for people who stutter by talking about stuttering. We know that talking about stuttering, educating others about what stuttering is and what it isn’t, and celebrating stuttering is important. But how important is it really?

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Meeting Drew Lynch in Omaha

My name is Paul Bailey. When I first moved to Omaha, I cooked in a corporate kitchen where I needed to interact with the customers. That meant constantly talking to them, which is a stutterer’s worst nightmare!

New Mouse Study Gives Hope to Stuttering Community

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Of Mice and Men

Stuttering in Mice: Dr. Terra D. Barnes, Dr. Timothy E. Holy, and Dr. Dennis Drayna answer questions about the latest research.

Stuttering in the Media

We’re almost a quarter of the way into 2016 and the spotlight on stuttering has shone brightly. Here is a recap of some of the events over the past few months which have got us talking.

Stuttering Back in the Spotlight at the Oscars

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When Police Encounter Persons Who Stutter

A local police officer stops a driver exceeding the speed limit. After the driver complies with the request to hand over his license and registration, the officer asks, “Where were you going?” The driver opens his mouth as if to speak, but no words come out.

Stuttering Foundation Launches ID Card for People Who Stutter

The Stuttering Foundation created a free identification card available to all those who stutter. It is designed to help them identify themselves in a nonverbal way as someone who may have trouble speaking.

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