Recruiting Fluent Allies

I begin this blog post reflecting on opposing events which have prompted a call for the recruitment of allies for people who stutter. Last year, it was heartening to see that the theme from the International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference was "Stuttering Pride: Respect. Dignity. Recognition."

Remembering John Glenn

John Glenn with Jane Fraser.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, now a small forward for the Charlotte Hornets, was considered one of the best basketball players in the country while in high school in New Jersey. In 2012, he was drafted second overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. That same year, he achieved his first career double-double, scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and making him one of only five players under age 20 to accomplish that mark.

First Workshop for University Faculty

The University of Iowa and the Stuttering Foundation co-sponsored the inaugural University Instructors’ 5 Day Workshop.

Foundation Honors Press for Focus on Stuttering

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) — The Stuttering Foundation, www.StutteringHelp.org, announced the winners of its 2016 Awards for Excellence in Journalism today in celebration of International Stuttering Awareness Day.

70th Birthday

The Stuttering Foundation is marking its platinum jubilee in 2017! This will be a year-long celebration that looks back on our 70 years of helping those who stutter.

International Stuttering Awareness Day 2016: Advice from Speech-Language Pathologists Around the World

Here is advice about stuttering from speech-language pathologists from around the world.

Foundation Reaches 55,000+ Pediatricians

When parents have questions or concerns about the health and development of their children, the first place they often look for advice is from their doctor.

Joseph Agnello Remembered

This quote is from Abraham Lincoln and applies to my dad’s last two years, “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

Wylesia’s Writing About Stuttering

Catching up with student Wylesia in Cheriton, Virginia, is easy – she is making her voice heard – but you have to be quick because she moves fast!

Powerful New Film Reveals Emotional Impact of Stuttering

The life impact from stuttering can affect confidence, spontaneity, job performance and social interactions.

How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”- Marilyn Monroe.

The Real-Life Story of Budd Schulberg

While Budd Schulberg is best remembered for his Oscar-winning screenplay On the Waterfront, he had a diverse and phenomenal career as a screenwriter, novelist, sports writer, and television producer.

Stuttering: Why we need a broader view to help children (and adults) who stutter

If you remember your original “intro” text to communication sciences and disorders, it probably was divided into broad sections, such as Speech, Language and Hearing. Indeed, that was the actual title of my own intro text. In such texts, stuttering was always covered in the section on Speech Disorders.

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

For Immediate Release
Contact: Greg Wilson

greg@curleycompany.com
(571) 239-7474  

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. 

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