Stuttering Foundation

Less Costly Options for Electronic Devices

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Altered auditory feedback (AAF) has been used since the 1960s with people who stutter to reduce stuttering behaviors. Currently, the most utilized types of AAF are delayed auditory feedback (DAF) and frequency altered feedback (FAF). DAF and FAF technologies are now available in portable prosthetic devices. The most advanced devices are worn in one ear and are indistinguishable from hearing aids. Prosthetic AAF devices capture the speaker’s speech signal, digitally alter the signal and then re-introduce the altered speech signal into the speaker’s ear.

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1,000 Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Stuttering Foundation has more than 1,000 friends on Facebook. Please join us at www.facebook.com/stutteringfoundation.

Look Who's Talking*

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:50:00 +0000

*Bruce Willis starred in the 1989 movie Look Who's Talking as the voice of baby "Mikey."

While the world knows Bruce Willis as an A-list actor, few know that he struggled with stuttering throughout his first 20 years.

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noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Kristin Chmela will talk about stuttering during a live broadcast at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Sept. 16, on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 114 and XM channel 119. The program will rebroadcast at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, Sept. 17, and 10 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday, Sept. 19.

Rising Blues Star

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:39:00 +0000

Following in the footsteps of blues legends B.B. King and John Lee Hooker, teen guitarist Myles Mancuso loves the “blues.” Myles is an outstanding performer and also a person who stutters - just like King and Hooker. He has shared some personal insights with the Stuttering Foundation not only about his music but also about how he deals with stuttering.

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School Therapists Flock to Kansas City

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:21:00 +0000

The Kansas City Convention Center was the site of a flurry of activity as the American Speech-Language Hearing Association held its annual Schools 2009 Conference. Because of its ideal placement right at the entrance to the exhibit hall, the Stuttering Foundation booth was busier than ever.

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State of Georgia Honors Jane Fraser

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:36:00 +0000

Georgia State Senator Jeff Chapman awarded Jane Fraser with a Resolution adopted by the Georgia General Assembly on Feb. 26, 2009.

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Continuing Education in Stuttering: A Menu of Options

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:59:00 +0000

The Stuttering Foundation is working hard to educate therapists about stuttering and how to be effective in working with those who stutter.

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Childhood Stuttering

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:08:00 +0000

By Hayley S. Arnold, Ph.D.

Purdue University

As a postdoctoral researcher in the area of stuttering at Purdue University, I am studying how language, motor, and emotion factors may influence stuttering in young children.

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Less Costly Options for Electronic Devices

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:35:00 +0000

By Peter Reitzes, MA CCC-SLP

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An Introduction to Cognitive Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:34:00 +0000

By Jane Fry,

MSc (Psych Couns)., Dip CT (Oxon)

Michael Palin Centre

Cognitive therapy, or cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), is increasingly referred to in work with people who stutter. Jane Fry from the Michael Palin Centre, London, UK, discusses some of its’ key theoretical and clinical principles.

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An exciting new approach to stuttering therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:31:00 +0000

Tools for Success: A Cognitive
Behavior Therapy Taster

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This new DVD features highlights from a workshop featuring Frances Cook, MSc, MRCSLT (Hons)Cert. CT (Oxford), and Willie Botterill, MSc, (Psych. Couns.), MRCSLT, provide insights into working with the cognitive aspects of stuttering.

This taster into cognitive behavior therapy explores the interaction of thoughts, feelings, physical reactions and behaviors from the perspectivies of children, parents and therapists. Ways to use the cognitive model are discussed and demonstrated.

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Stuttering: Myths, Beliefs and Straight Talk

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:18:00 +0000

If you stutter, you are not alone. Experts agree that one percent of the world’s population stutters – that means 3 million Americans and 67 million people worldwide.

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National Stuttering Awareness Week

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:47:00 +0000

The Stuttering Foundation is offering a free, downloadable mini-poster to display during National Stuttering Awareness Week, May 11-17. Visit www.stutteringhelp.org or click here.

Blues Legends Have Many Things in Common

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:55:00 +0000

B.B. King and John Lee Hooker have much in common. Even stuttering.

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Volunteers Make a Difference

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:54:00 +0000

Kudos to the many volunteers who give generously of their time and energy in working exhibit booths across the country!

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Undeterred by Economy

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:52:00 +0000

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners flocked to San Diego from throughout the country for their annual conference.

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Malcolm Fraser Community Service Award Presented in Memphis

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Each year the Malcolm Fraser Community Service Award is presented by the MidSouth Conference of Communication Disorders to an individual in the Memphis community as a tribute to a man who contributed greatly to the field of communicate disorders, namely in the field of stuttering.

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PSAs Produce a Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:49:00 +0000

The Stuttering Foundation has been hearing from readers across America.

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Research on Electronic Devices

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:47:00 +0000

These are preliminary results in an article by Anne L. Foundas, M.D., and Edward G. Conture, Ph.D.

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Chargers Star Darren Sproles Breaks Records on and Off the Field

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Darren Sproles, the Stuttering Foundation's spokesman for National Stuttering Awareness Week, posted the second-best yard gain in Chargers post-season history in a January 3 game against the Colts.

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The Impact of ADHD on Stuttering Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:40:00 +0000

The role of genetic factors in the onset and maintenance of stuttering has received considerable attention.

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Stuttering didn't keep Sproles out of the game

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:04:00 +0000

Sproles joins the Stuttering Foundation as its spokesperson in recognizing National Stuttering Awareness Week, May 11-17.

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Cartoons and Kids Who Stutter Star in New DVD!

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Kids who stutter have a lot to say in Stuttering: For Kids, By Kids, the new DVD starring real kids who stutter, available free online in both English and Spanish.

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SFA mourns loss of author John Updike

noreply@blogger.com (Stuttering Foundation of America) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:11:00 +0000

The Stuttering Foundation mourns the death of renowned author John Updike.

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Stuttering Foundation

Less Costly Options for Electronic Devices

1,000 Friends

Look Who's Talking*

Rising Blues Star

School Therapists Flock to Kansas City

State of Georgia Honors Jane Fraser

Continuing Education in Stuttering: A Menu of Options

Childhood Stuttering

Less Costly Options for Electronic Devices

An Introduction to Cognitive Therapy

An exciting new approach to stuttering therapy

Tools for Success: A CognitiveBehavior Therapy Taster

Stuttering: Myths, Beliefs and Straight Talk

National Stuttering Awareness Week

Blues Legends Have Many Things in Common

Volunteers Make a Difference

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Undeterred by Economy

Malcolm Fraser Community Service Award Presented in Memphis

PSAs Produce a Harvest

Research on Electronic Devices

Chargers Star Darren Sproles Breaks Records on and Off the Field

The Impact of ADHD on Stuttering Therapy

Stuttering didn't keep Sproles out of the game

Cartoons and Kids Who Stutter Star in New DVD!

SFA mourns loss of author John Updike

Tools for Success: A Cognitive
Behavior Therapy Taster