Explaining Stuttering

Children are often very curious and may ask why they stutter. It can be difficult to know how to respond to a question like this because we may worry that we will say the wrong thing. However, we find that many children feel a sense of relief when an adult takes this question seriously, is honest with them about what is happening when they talk, and explains why they talk differently from others.

Dear Teacher

Dear Teacher,

You are asked to read this because you have a child in your class who stutters. Stuttering changes from moment to moment and is different in each child. That makes it difficult to deal with. Quite possibly the stuttering of this particular child is no problem for you or for any of the other children. But it is also possible that the other children react to the stuttering and that you yourself are not always sure how best to handle the problem.

Therapy In Action DVD - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jane Fraser
(202) 686-4494
info@stutteringhelp.org

New Videotape/DVD Addresses School-age
Children's Concerns about Stuttering

Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people, but it can be especially tough on elementary school-age children.

Research Opporunity: Harris from the UK

Beth Harris, a student from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, is doing research on abnormal involuntary movements and how often they occur alongside stuttering. Everything is anonymous and takes 5 minutes to fill out.

Panthera Awards

Stuttering Foundation spokesman and conservationist Alan Rabinowitz, actress Glenn Close, and former Assistant Secretary of State Claudia McMurray were on hand for the annual Panthera Conservation Advisory Committee reception in honor of Carlos Manuel Rodriquez of Costa Rica whose visionary policies helped secure crucial habitat for jaguars.

British Stammering =- 10 Downing Street

Number 10 ... Again


Stuttering Foundation President Jane Fraser was the only American at a reception in honor of the British Stammering Association at 10 Downing Street on Dec. 1.

SFA headlines Wallace's Columns

SFA headlines Dr. Wallace's columns

 

Dr. Robert Wallace's syndicated column, "TWEEN 12 & 20," which reaches millions of readers, has referred to The Stuttering Foundation twice during the past month.

 

Excellent Reporting: Media Awards

Excellent Reporting Recognized

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For the 14th year, the Stuttering Foundation recognizes the importance of the media in raising awareness about stuttering and what can be done to help.

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