Opinion

Bridgerton's Missed Opportunity

Lynne gives her opinion on the portrayal of stammering in the popular Netflix series Bridgerton.

I want to learn more about 'Stammering Pride'

Jack reflects on our recent live interview and Q&A with author Jonty Claypole, explaining how its theme of looking at speech disfluencies differently has had an impact on him.

Opinion — 20.01.21

True Paradox: Joe Biden & Overcoming Stuttering

On the day of his inauguration, US speech & language pathologists Dr. Phil Schneider and Uri Schneider reflect on President Joe Biden and the narrative of overcoming stammering.

My Story — 14.12.20

Talking therapy can be a barrier

When most therapy options for mental health involve talking, this can be a major issue when you stammer, Byron highlights.

Opinion — 08.12.20

The truth will set us free

John challenges the 'overcoming' narrative around stammering and shares the things that have helped him on his journey to freedom.

Opinion — 27.11.20

The impact of Joe Biden

Adam addresses some of the criticism towards Joe Biden, and tells us what a soon-to-be-President who has been open about his stammer means to him and the stammering community.

Opinion — 24.11.20

Biden's win is a victory for stammering

New York-based Michelle gives an American perspective on Joe Biden winning the US Presidential election.

Opinion — 23.11.20

Cometh the Hour, Cometh the PWS

Alan gives us his thoughts on Joe Biden, a person who stammers (PWS), becoming US President Elect, and looks at how he achieved it.

Opinion — 03.11.20

Why should I have to be fluent?

Meeting other people who stammer transformed the way Kaitlin viewed her speech. Here she challenges the idea that she has to conform to expectations of fluency.

Opinion — 23.10.20

Let's find new words

As our campaign about changing negative language around stammering draws to a close, Patrick Campbell argues for building upon it and introducing new language, to change public attitudes and perceptions.

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