WELCOME TO STAMMA

Meet the nominees: 31st May, 7pm Book your place. Season 1 of our new podcast Listen & feed back. I STAMMER. The UK charity for people affected by stammering Become a member. Check out our videos section Watch here. Help for coping in the pandemic Get covid support. 0. 1.

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RESOURCES | STAMMA

Resources. See our resources, including our information leaflets and our library, which is open to members based in the UK or speech & language therapists. We'll be adding to our list of useful videos and audio clips too. We also have resources for those who work with people who stammer, so if you're a speech & language therapist, teacher OPTIONS FOR ADULTS (18+) The City University in London offers intensive 5-day speech therapy courses for ages 8-18. If you're aged 19 or over, you won't be able to access this course. Courses are run by speech & language therapists and focus on helping young people to: become less bothered about

LEAFLETS | STAMMA

Leaflets. Get clued up about stammering — download our information leaflets and share them with family, friends, teachers, colleagues, employers, etc. Each leaflet explains what we know about stammering and what causes it, and gives handy tips as well as links to courses, therapy providers and support organisations and websites. We have five

RESEARCH | STAMMA

These are just a few questions which have been perplexing researchers, people who stammer and speech & language therapists the world over. We do know a lot more than we did, but stammering is complicated and the need for research is on-going. Our Research Panel is going to be answering the above questions over the coming months.

TEACHERS | STAMMA

Stammering runs in families – it is estimated that around 60% of people who stammer have a relative who stammers. Stammering usually starts between the ages of 2-5 but can be later. Stammering can start very suddenly, overnight, or more gradually. Boys are more likely to continue to stammer than girls. THE OXFORD STAMMER PROGRAMME Children: For younger children the emphasis is on eliminating or greatly reducing stammering. In older children and teenagers the programme aims to manage moments of stammering, while increasing confidence in communicating. Group therapy is available for children aged 7-8 and 9-13. Adults: A multi-method holistic approach, using a

range of

BBC DOCUMENTARY: 'I CAN'T SAY MY NAME' Watch 'I Can't Say My Name: Stammering in the Spotlight' on BBC iPlayer. BBC producer Felicity Baker has a stammer that she has spent her whole life trying to hide. She struggles to say her own name. After revealing her secret to the presenter Sophie Raworth, Felicity steps out in front of the camera to talk about what it is like to live

with a

LEEDS STAMMERING SUPPORT CENTRE NHS speech and language therapy for people based in Leeds, offering individual and group therapy, parent workshops and workshops for

school staff.

THE CAMBRIDGE SELF-HELP GROUP FOR ADULTS WHO … This group is for adults in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties. Anyone else can Skype in. Times and venue. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated), from 8pm to 9:30pm at Joyce Bell Burnell Room (JBB), Murray Edwards College (formerly New College), Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0DF.

WELCOME TO STAMMA

Meet the nominees: 31st May, 7pm Book your place. Season 1 of our new podcast Listen & feed back. I STAMMER. The UK charity for people affected by stammering Become a member. Check out our videos section Watch here. Help for coping in the pandemic Get covid support. 0. 1.

2.

RESOURCES | STAMMA

Resources. See our resources, including our information leaflets and our library, which is open to members based in the UK or speech & language therapists. We'll be adding to our list of useful videos and audio clips too. We also have resources for those who work with people who stammer, so if you're a speech & language therapist, teacher OPTIONS FOR ADULTS (18+) The City University in London offers intensive 5-day speech therapy courses for ages 8-18. If you're aged 19 or over, you won't be able to access this course. Courses are run by speech & language therapists and focus on helping young people to: become less bothered about

LEAFLETS | STAMMA

Leaflets. Get clued up about stammering — download our information leaflets and share them with family, friends, teachers, colleagues, employers, etc. Each leaflet explains what we know about stammering and what causes it, and gives handy tips as well as links to courses, therapy providers and support organisations and websites. We have five

RESEARCH | STAMMA

These are just a few questions which have been perplexing researchers, people who stammer and speech & language therapists the world over. We do know a lot more than we did, but stammering is complicated and the need for research is on-going. Our Research Panel is going to be answering the above questions over the coming months.

TEACHERS | STAMMA

Stammering runs in families – it is estimated that around 60% of people who stammer have a relative who stammers. Stammering usually starts between the ages of 2-5 but can be later. Stammering can start very suddenly, overnight, or more gradually. Boys are more likely to continue to stammer than girls. THE OXFORD STAMMER PROGRAMME Children: For younger children the emphasis is on eliminating or greatly reducing stammering. In older children and teenagers the programme aims to manage moments of stammering, while increasing confidence in communicating. Group therapy is available for children aged 7-8 and 9-13. Adults: A multi-method holistic approach, using a

range of

BBC DOCUMENTARY: 'I CAN'T SAY MY NAME' Watch 'I Can't Say My Name: Stammering in the Spotlight' on BBC iPlayer. BBC producer Felicity Baker has a stammer that she has spent her whole life trying to hide. She struggles to say her own name. After revealing her secret to the presenter Sophie Raworth, Felicity steps out in front of the camera to talk about what it is like to live

with a

LEEDS STAMMERING SUPPORT CENTRE NHS speech and language therapy for people based in Leeds, offering individual and group therapy, parent workshops and workshops for

school staff.

THE CAMBRIDGE SELF-HELP GROUP FOR ADULTS WHO … This group is for adults in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties. Anyone else can Skype in. Times and venue. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated), from 8pm to 9:30pm at Joyce Bell Burnell Room (JBB), Murray Edwards College (formerly New College), Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0DF.

TEACHERS | STAMMA

Article 'My tips for supporting pupils who stammer': award-winning teacher and BSA trustee Abed Ahmed, who stammers himself, gives some suggestions for teachers.. Reasonable Adjustments. Stammering can be seen as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and schools therefore have a responsibility to make reasonable adjustments for pupils who

stammer.

JOIN STAMMA STREET TEAMS 2nd June 2021. Make a difference by becoming part of STAMMA Street Teams. As restrictions lift across the UK, our incredible fundraisers are able to take part in sponsored runs and challenge events again after a long hiatus.

GET SUPPORT

Get Support. It can be tough coping with a stammer, so if you need help we're here. Whether you're a parent, you're in education, work or unemployed, click on HEALTH PROFESSIONALS You can call our helpline for further help and information on 0808 802 0002. Calls are free and lines are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 12noon and 6pm to 8pm. We also have information leaflets for parents, children, young people and adults which you can read and share with

others.

3 YEARS ON | STAMMA

4th June 2021. On the third anniversary of joining as CEO, Jane Powell reflects on achievements so far and looks ahead at what's still to

come.

VIDEOS | STAMMA

See the header Tash's Vlog below to watch videos from Tash, aged 24. Stambassadors: Check out a series of videos featuring people talking about their career and their stammer. Stambassadors was set up by Action for Stammering Children and aims to encourage young people to

LOCAL GROUPS

Local groups are a great way to meet others who stammer. Due to Covid-19 groups aren't physically meeting at the moment, but several are holding online meetings. Check out our Online Events Calendar. Some groups are support or self-help groups where you can share your experiences, discuss speech techniques and practise speaking

situations.

NEW E-RESOURCE FROM BRADFORD NHS 12th June 2020. Introducing a new educational resource from Bradford NHS. A speech & language therapist from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCT) has teamed up with students from Bradford University to create a free new resource that aims to increase awareness, tackle stigma and educate about stammering. MY TIPS FOR SUPPORTING PUPILS WHO STAMMER tap their leg or arm with the palm of their hands to help them get into a rhythm. have tension in their face, eyes, lips and jaw. elongate sounds in a word (eg, “Mmmmmy name is Aaaaandy.”) avoid saying certain words. block on words (so you’ll only hear silence while their mouth is open) repeat sounds or words.

50 MILLION VOICES

50 Million Voices is the campaign bringing together employment leaders from around the world to collaborate and transform opportunities at work for people who stammer. Founder Iain Wilkie explains more. Globally an estimated 50 million people of working age stammer – every one with a voice – 50 million voices. Deep and widespread

societal

WELCOME TO STAMMA

Meet the nominees: 31st May, 7pm Book your place. Season 1 of our new podcast Listen & feed back. I STAMMER. The UK charity for people affected by stammering Become a member. Check out our videos section Watch here. Help for coping in the pandemic Get covid support. 0. 1.

2.

RESOURCES | STAMMA

Resources. See our resources, including our information leaflets and our library, which is open to members based in the UK or speech & language therapists. We'll be adding to our list of useful videos and audio clips too. We also have resources for those who work with people who stammer, so if you're a speech & language therapist, teacher

FOR PARENTS

See our information below about what stammering is and what you can do if you are concerned when your child starts stammering. If you have any questions, our support team are happy to help. Use our webchat or call our helpline free on 0808 802 0002, both open weekdays 10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm.

RESEARCH | STAMMA

These are just a few questions which have been perplexing researchers, people who stammer and speech & language therapists the world over. We do know a lot more than we did, but stammering is complicated and the need for research is on-going. Our Research Panel is going to be answering the above questions over the coming months. OPTIONS FOR ADULTS (18+) The City University in London offers intensive 5-day speech therapy courses for ages 8-18. If you're aged 19 or over, you won't be able to access this course. Courses are run by speech & language therapists and focus on helping young people to: become less bothered about

LEAFLETS | STAMMA

Leaflets. Get clued up about stammering — download our information leaflets and share them with family, friends, teachers, colleagues, employers, etc. Each leaflet explains what we know about stammering and what causes it, and gives handy tips as well as links to courses, therapy providers and support organisations and websites. We have five

VIDEOS | STAMMA

A film created by Doncaster Stammering Association to raise awareness of stammering and celebrate difference. The soundtrack and images used are from the groundbreaking 2012 Art of Communication exhibition (Funded by Arts Council England). Pictures from the exhibition are now on display at the Willy Russell Centre for Children & Adults who NEW E-RESOURCE FROM BRADFORD NHS 12th June 2020. Introducing a new educational resource from Bradford NHS. A speech & language therapist from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCT) has teamed up with students from Bradford University to create a free new resource that aims to increase awareness, tackle stigma and educate about stammering. THE OXFORD STAMMER PROGRAMME Children: For younger children the emphasis is on eliminating or greatly reducing stammering. In older children and teenagers the programme aims to manage moments of stammering, while increasing confidence in communicating. Group therapy is available for children aged 7-8 and 9-13. Adults: A multi-method holistic approach, using a

range of

50 MILLION VOICES

50 Million Voices is the campaign bringing together employment leaders from around the world to collaborate and transform opportunities at work for people who stammer. Founder Iain Wilkie explains more. Globally an estimated 50 million people of working age stammer – every one with a voice – 50 million voices. Deep and widespread

societal

WELCOME TO STAMMA

Meet the nominees: 31st May, 7pm Book your place. Season 1 of our new podcast Listen & feed back. I STAMMER. The UK charity for people affected by stammering Become a member. Check out our videos section Watch here. Help for coping in the pandemic Get covid support. 0. 1.

2.

RESOURCES | STAMMA

Resources. See our resources, including our information leaflets and our library, which is open to members based in the UK or speech & language therapists. We'll be adding to our list of useful videos and audio clips too. We also have resources for those who work with people who stammer, so if you're a speech & language therapist, teacher

FOR PARENTS

See our information below about what stammering is and what you can do if you are concerned when your child starts stammering. If you have any questions, our support team are happy to help. Use our webchat or call our helpline free on 0808 802 0002, both open weekdays 10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm.

RESEARCH | STAMMA

These are just a few questions which have been perplexing researchers, people who stammer and speech & language therapists the world over. We do know a lot more than we did, but stammering is complicated and the need for research is on-going. Our Research Panel is going to be answering the above questions over the coming months. OPTIONS FOR ADULTS (18+) The City University in London offers intensive 5-day speech therapy courses for ages 8-18. If you're aged 19 or over, you won't be able to access this course. Courses are run by speech & language therapists and focus on helping young people to: become less bothered about

LEAFLETS | STAMMA

Leaflets. Get clued up about stammering — download our information leaflets and share them with family, friends, teachers, colleagues, employers, etc. Each leaflet explains what we know about stammering and what causes it, and gives handy tips as well as links to courses, therapy providers and support organisations and websites. We have five

VIDEOS | STAMMA

A film created by Doncaster Stammering Association to raise awareness of stammering and celebrate difference. The soundtrack and images used are from the groundbreaking 2012 Art of Communication exhibition (Funded by Arts Council England). Pictures from the exhibition are now on display at the Willy Russell Centre for Children & Adults who NEW E-RESOURCE FROM BRADFORD NHS 12th June 2020. Introducing a new educational resource from Bradford NHS. A speech & language therapist from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCT) has teamed up with students from Bradford University to create a free new resource that aims to increase awareness, tackle stigma and educate about stammering. THE OXFORD STAMMER PROGRAMME Children: For younger children the emphasis is on eliminating or greatly reducing stammering. In older children and teenagers the programme aims to manage moments of stammering, while increasing confidence in communicating. Group therapy is available for children aged 7-8 and 9-13. Adults: A multi-method holistic approach, using a

range of

50 MILLION VOICES

50 Million Voices is the campaign bringing together employment leaders from around the world to collaborate and transform opportunities at work for people who stammer. Founder Iain Wilkie explains more. Globally an estimated 50 million people of working age stammer – every one with a voice – 50 million voices. Deep and widespread

societal

FOR PARENTS

See our information below about what stammering is and what you can do if you are concerned when your child starts stammering. If you have any questions, our support team are happy to help. Use our webchat or call our helpline free on 0808 802 0002, both open weekdays 10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm. JOIN STAMMA STREET TEAMS 2nd June 2021. Make a difference by becoming part of STAMMA Street Teams. As restrictions lift across the UK, our incredible fundraisers are able to take part in sponsored runs and challenge events again after a long hiatus.

GET SUPPORT

Get Support. It can be tough coping with a stammer, so if you need help we're here. Whether you're a parent, you're in education, work or unemployed, click on OPTIONS FOR ADULTS (18+) The City University in London offers intensive 5-day speech therapy courses for ages 8-18. If you're aged 19 or over, you won't be able to access this course. Courses are run by speech & language therapists and focus on helping young people to: become less bothered about

3 YEARS ON | STAMMA

4th June 2021. On the third anniversary of joining as CEO, Jane Powell reflects on achievements so far and looks ahead at what's still to

come.

VIDEOS | STAMMA

A film created by Doncaster Stammering Association to raise awareness of stammering and celebrate difference. The soundtrack and images used are from the groundbreaking 2012 Art of Communication exhibition (Funded by Arts Council England). Pictures from the exhibition are now on display at the Willy Russell Centre for Children & Adults who

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TALKING WITH SOMEONE WHO STAMMERS Talking when others can overhear. Talking to an authority figure of some sort. You may recognise that several of these situations can be difficult even if you don't stammer. Someone who stammers may be especially concerned at these times about how people will react to their stammering, and may feel huge pressure to be or appear 'fluent'.

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Stories, articles, opinions, poems & art from supporters. Write something yourself by clicking Share Your Story below. THE WILLY RUSSELL CENTRE The Willy Russell Centre for Children and Adults who Stammer offers specialist speech and language therapy for people in Liverpool. It is run by Alder Hey Children's NHS. What ages is it for? All ages. What do they do? Following a detailed assessment, therapy is tailored to the unique needs of the individual. Therapy with young children tends to be indirect, i.e. it enables parents to WE USE COOKIES ON THIS SITE TO ENHANCE YOUR USER EXPERIENCE By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us

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