Blog Lists

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The case of the stuttering lecturer

Fri, 09/08/2019
Grant was voted top lecturer at his University and 14th in Australia. Can stammering actually help you to lecture? he wonders.
Employment
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Job talk

Fri, 09/08/2019
A trainee therapist with experience of acting, singing, sales insists that effective communication in one's job need not depend on fluency.
Employment
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It will never hold me back

Thu, 08/08/2019
Senior Trade Union Official Gary talks about how putting himself forward for speaking opportunities at work. 
Employment
My Story
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Self-advocacy for people who stammer

Wed, 07/08/2019
St. John reflects on a therapy course aiming to help people speak up for themselves.
Opinion
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Poem: 'Lighting candles'

Mon, 05/08/2019
By Natasha Foster.
Arts
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Stammering gives me an edge

Wed, 31/07/2019
In Nabiha's high-powered job in telecommunications, talking is a major part of the role. But she doesn’t let her stammer stop her. In fact, she argues, it's an asset.
Employment
My Story
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Let me finish

Mon, 29/07/2019
Paul talks about the inspiration behind his new book, an insight into living with a stammer. 
My Story

Stammering has given me a quirk

Fri, 26/07/2019
A-Level student, fashion intern and YouTuber Tamsin Laura talks about the ups and downs of stammering, not being so hard on yourself and sharing experiences through videos.
My Story
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An unusual heckler

Wed, 24/07/2019
Ahead of his Edinburgh Festival show, stand-up comedian Aidan Greene tells of one very sweary heckler.
My Story