• Teachers Make a Difference for Kids

    An exciting new book for children, The Teacher Who Made a Difference, written by noted children's author Corrine M. Litzenberg, is now available. The story portrays the close relationship Corinne has with her teacher, Mrs. Mabel. They work their way through challenging situations related to Corinne's stuttering.

  • Early Intervention Still Best Option

    Concerned parents who want to help their children who stutter have a new resource to turn to. The Stuttering Foundation has released a new 16-minute video, 7 Tips for Talking with the Child Who Stutters, that offers practical strategies parents can use to support their young children's communication skills and build their confidence.

  • My Stutter and Bowling

    Hello my name is Timothy Deubner, T.J for short, and I am a pro-am bowler who stutters. I have stuttered all my life, and I know that I will continue to stutter. It makes me, me. Knowing what may happen during the day at school, at work, or when I'm bowling in a tournament, such as being mocked or made fun of, has never held me back. It has just has made me stronger.

  • Umang Inspires Young People

    Umang Desai is one of the young people featured in the DVD Stuttering: For Kids, By Kids. Since that DVD was filmed in 2004, Umang has not only inspired many young people, but has crossed many bridges himself to become an attorney.

  • Hundred Hole Hike Supports Stuttering

    I am 35 years old and have a wonderful wife and three beautiful children. I am a life long stutterer, although as an adult I've been able to cope with my symptoms and now many acquaintances aren't even aware of my stuttering.

  • Camps Provide Fun and Learning

    We are featuring three summer camps: the Institute for Stuttering Research, Wasatch Children's Stuttering Management Program, and Freedom to Speak.

  • Don't Let Stuttering Keep You Out of the ROTC

    Starting a freshman year in college, I was required to take basic Reserve Officer Training (ROTC). I felt good about doing well with weapons and drilling in formation, so I continued in advanced ROTC. Speaking in public was minimal, and when it was required, it was before large groups who needed to be addressed in a loud voice.

  • A Meaningful Poem About Stuttering

    Hello, my name is Eric Hawkins. I struggled with stuttering for many years until a few years back when I made it a part of who I am. I still stutter some, but the weight of embarrassment has lifted. Thank you for what you do for those of us who stutter.

  • 6 Tips for American Idol Judges When Speaking With Those Who Stutter

    American Idol contestant Lazaro Arbos threw the judges — and the worldwide TV audience — for a loop when he stuttered during his audition on the show a few weeks ago.

  • Don't Let Stuttering Keep You Out of Med School

    Soon after my 40th birthday, I realized for the first time in my life that I was no longer preoccupied with how I was going to speak my next words. My mind had always been working overtime, searching for alternatives to avoid a struggle. No longer preoccupied with my speech, I was forced to confront the question of Who am I?

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