Stuttering in the Media

We’re almost a quarter of the way into 2016 and the spotlight on stuttering has shone brightly. Here is a recap of some of the events over the past few months which have got us talking.

Stuttering Back in the Spotlight at the Oscars

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When Police Encounter Persons Who Stutter

A local police officer stops a driver exceeding the speed limit. After the driver complies with the request to hand over his license and registration, the officer asks, “Where were you going?” The driver opens his mouth as if to speak, but no words come out.

Stuttering Foundation Launches ID Card for People Who Stutter

The Stuttering Foundation created a free identification card available to all those who stutter. It is designed to help them identify themselves in a nonverbal way as someone who may have trouble speaking.

Stuttering Foundation Launches ID Card for People Who Stutter

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Catching Up with the Girl Who Stutters

The Girl Who Stutters is a new, free e-book available from the Stuttering Foundation that’s perfect for young readers. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and SLPs should take note of this book for use with their elementary children, grandchildren, and students.

"The Thoughts of a Stutterer"

The thoughts of a stutterer. The moment you realize you are different. Your whole world changes. You speak and strange looks are given to you. A child looks at you and wonders what is wrong with you. You are entering school wondering if you will ever make any friends.

Teaching Monroe to Stutter

You never know what will come your way when you get up in the morning. One day in November 2014, I was contacted by a representative of a Portland, Oregon theatre company, Portland Center Stage, about consulting with an actor who was going to play a character who stutters.

Daughter Honors Amazing Mom

Kendra Joyce’s mother, Kara Joyce, has stuttered her entire life. Of course that only makes her more special in Kendra’s eyes. “My mom has always been a beautiful singer and has written some beautiful songs in her lifetime,” Kendra tells us.

The Film Stutterer

Stutterer, a short film written, directed, and edited by Benjamin Clearly, has been nominated for an Oscar.

An Historic Figure Who Stuttered

Cotton Mather, a prominent figure in U.S. history, rose above stuttering to achieve success. The Puritan leader of colonial America is considered one of the most prolific writers in American history.

Wonders of Waverly

Meet Margaret Griffo and her dog Waverly — a beautiful two-and-a-half year old Keeshond. The duo make up a registered Pet Partners® team. They are among only a handful who currently provide fluency therapy to patients.

2016: New Year, Old Fears

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Olly and Kate’s Story – Stuttering Therapy in the Preschool Years

I have been fortunate to have many teachers in my career as a specialist speech language pathologist. None of the formal learning can surpass the everyday interactions I have with the families I work with.

Survey on the Impact of Stuttering in the Workplace

The Stuttering Foundation is assisting in an important survey on the impact of stuttering in the workplace. Through your answers, we will be better able to provide employment advice to people who stutter and offer improved education to employers.

Greetings from The Netherlands

My name is Sjef van Lierop. I am 44 years old and I am a garbage truck driver. My hobby is playing the bass drum, and I am also the drum major for several marching bands in our area.

My Best Quality? I Stutter

My name is Thomas Gambino. I am 6 foot 7, 244 pounds with an unfortunate receding hairline. Currently, I am a first year doctoral student at Rutgers University studying school psychology. Most importantly I am someone who stutters.

Stuttering Foundation Honors Entrepreneurs

In a reception at The Lotos Club, Foundation president Jane Fraser noted, “Finding meaningful employment can be one of the hardest endeavors those who stutter face during their lifetime. For some, starting or running a successful business is both a personal triumph and a necessity."

Camp Provides Fun and Learning

Camp TALKS was held on the Vanderbilt University campus for 24 campers ranging in age from 8 to 16, 14 graduate students, and 8 speech-language pathologists (SLPs), tackled daily challenges centered around this year’s theme of “Communication, whether you stutter or not!”   

Stuttering

"Stuttering" is a poem by Dan Pappas that was featured in the Stuttering Foundation's Fall 2015 Newsletter.

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