Breaking Down Five Misconceptions About Stuttering

Despite the fact that stuttering affects more than three million Americans, many individuals still misunderstand this common speech disability. One of the Stuttering Foundation’s goals is to provide the best and most up-to-date information available to help dispel any myths that still exist.

Talking with the Child Who Stutters

Year after year, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive, usually from parents of a child who stutters, is a simple one to answer. Do I need to do anything special when talking with a child who stutters?

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It takes vulnerability to put yourself out there, especially when there’s a risk of being turned down. Open yourself up and take the chance; you never know what could happen.

Learning to #LiveFearless

For as long as I can remember, I have coped with a “speech block,” a type of stuttering that momentarily causes unexpected breaks in my speech.

This Is Us and This Is Me

For years, my stutter was the thing that caused a lot of self-doubt, negativity, and held me back. My stutter would cause me to talk negatively to and be mad at myself. Through years of self-growth and introspection, I no longer allow myself to talk ill about myself or be mad at myself because of my stutter.

Public Service Ads

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Lisa Ann Scott

Dr. Lisa Ann Scott, 54, of Tallahassee, FL died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 after a long and brave battle with breast cancer. Born on January 28, 1965, in Lincoln, NE, Lisa was the daughter of Edward (Connie) Harman and Linda (Larry) Frahm.

Foundation Remembers a True Friend

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of longtime Stuttering Foundation friend Lisa A. Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.

Pediatric Nurses are on the Front Lines of Stuttering Information

Within the stuttering community, the parental fear that a child is beginning to stutter is very well known—and very real. One in 20 children will stutter for a time during their development. One in 100 will continue to stutter after adolescence, and potentially, for a lifetime.

Courses Reaching Record Number of Therapists

More than 8,000 continuing education course sessions have been offered by the Stuttering Foundation since its online CEU program began in the Spring of 2014, providing specialized training in the treatment of stuttering to more than 4,500 Speech-Language Pathologists who provide patients and families with stuttering therapy.

Stuttering Foundation Education Courses Reaching Record Number of Therapists

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Popular Book Now Available Free

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Contact: Jane Fraser
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Physical Body: Invisible Stutter

"Physical Body: Invisible Stutter" is a photo series consisting of 10 images to bring the concept of stuttering as an invisible disability to light. More than 70 million people worldwide stutter yet the stigma against stuttering and people who stutter is still prevalent across countries and cultures today.

Following Up with An SFA Ambassador

When we first interviewed Vanessa Tremonte, she was our teen spokesperson and had just won the Miss Arizona Jr. National Teenager pageant. Since then, she’s grown up, started a career and a family. Although she decided to move on from pageantry to focus on school, Vanessa tells us her exposure to and experience in pageants gave her the confidence and poise she needed to be her best self and overcome her fear of public speaking.

Tribute to Esteemed Irish Authors

While the Irish literacy legacy is historically rich with famous writers, it is important to recognize that some of these writers have struggled with stuttering, as has been the case for many authors all over the world. It is an understatement to say that Irish people who stutter — as well as all people who stutter — are proud of these Irish writers.

NFL Superstar and Stuttering Superhero

Adrian Nicholas Peterson is known as a former running back for the Chicago Bears in the NFL, but he is more than just an athlete; he is also an inspiration to people who struggle with stuttering.

The Teacher Who Made a Difference

The Teacher Who Made a Difference

 

 

The Teacher Who Made a Difference by Corinne M. Litzenberg is now available as a free download.

Spinning the Struggle

Jason Heffler, aka DJ Fluencee, found his voice through music. Growing up with a stutter, he struggled against bullies and feelings of isolation, but his family always had his back. Read more to find out about his experience growing up with a stutter and breaking through the music industry.

Stuttering to Speak

I can remember stomping my feet and rolling my eyes hoping the words would come out quicker. These were outward expressions of how frustrated I was because of the challenges I experienced with my speech.

NIH study in mice identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering

Discovery could lead to targets for new therapies

Classroom Presentation

Sample of a classroom presentation on stuttering (PowerPoint file) by Loryn McGill

Checklist for clinicians to determine if a student is at a therapeutic level for a self-disclosure classroom presentation (PDF file) by Loryn McGill

Stuttering Foundation Launches Podcast

We're continuing our efforts to bring you relevant and accessible learning opportunities - and we can't tell you how excited we are to be entering the podcasting world!

Quechua Translations

Pusaq allin willakuy yachachiqkunapaq — Quechua translation of 8 Tips for Teachers

Wawaykiwan allinta rimanaykipaq qanchis allin willakuy — Quechua translation of 7 Tips for Talking with Your Child  

Bingo, Service, and Self-Growth

On the night of August 31, I called four games of bingo. That was not something I had on my list of things to do that day nor was it on the list of things I thought I would ever do.

10 Ways to Celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. This is a great opportunity to focus public attention on a complex disorder that touches 70 million people around the world and more than 3 million in the U.S. alone.

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