Blog Lists

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Taking your child to a therapist: what to expect

Thu, 22/08/2019
Speech and Language Therapist Jenny Packer explains what parents can expect when taking their child for a speech and language therapy assessment.
Parenting
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Worries over Voice Risk Analysis to combat crime

Wed, 14/08/2019
An insurance broker who stammers has serious concerns about Voice Risk Analysis (VRA) systems and the effect they have on people who stammer.
Opinion
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I can't carry on living in the shadows

Tue, 13/08/2019
Sana Arshad talks about the effect her stammer had on her wellbeing, and how help from therapy and a local group has helped her to embrace it. "You are not alone."
My Story
Opinion
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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
A man in a kitchen in front of a sign saying "CWU - the communications union" and "Scotland No.2 branch"

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