Therapists Return Home to Make a Difference

By becoming more effective clinicians, these workshop graduates are making an impact on children’s lives. Here is some feedback from the Mid-Atlantic 2012 Class to prove just that.

Tips on Picking a Speech-Language Pathologist: What to Look Out For

This year’s International Stuttering Awareness Day theme (People Who Stutter Supporting Each Other) inspired me to read numerous articles by those who stutter and to listen to some classic podcasts on StutterTalk which has lead to this post on how to pick a SLP who understands stuttering.

Bollywood Star Talks About His Stuttering

It is likely that few people in North America know the name Hrithik Roshan. He is currently the biggest movie star in Bollywood, and many cinema critics feel that Roshan could be the first Bollywood star to make the transition to Hollywood star.

Rock Star Tells Her Personal Story

With the worldwide attention given to American Idol contestant Lazaro Arbos in early 2013, the stuttering community has been heartened by how the young singer has put a human face on stuttering.  Articles abound telling how almost all people who stutter can sing fluently.  There are many famous people who stutter who have had brilliant singing careers.

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.

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