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It's the holiday season and I thought I would finish my last post for 2013 by discussing the "gift of empathy."
We won … $18!
The tally is in, and we won … $18! It sure was an exciting couple of days at the Foundation, and thanks for all the kind wishes of luck on Facebook. Read more about our jackpot in The NonProfit Times.
Foundation Thanks 'Tonight Show'
With Jimmy Fallon set to take over the reins of The Tonight Show in late February, The Stuttering Foundation would like to express thanks.
What Do Rhymes & Music Teach Us About Cerebral Activity?
Singing is an activity that many children love. When we sing together in a happy and confidence-building atmosphere, the brain reacts by secreting chemical substances known as neurotransmitters, dopamine and noradrenalin.
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.
International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day
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.