by Friends | Dec 12, 2004 | For Parents
This was written by Lee Caggiano and Susan Short for parents at a FRIENDS Workshop. Because we recognize that parents need to become strong supporters of their children who stutter, and because we are advocates for our children, ensuring the right of each to become a...
by Friends | Oct 28, 2004 | Reaching Out
by Marty Jezer There were no self-help or online discussion groups when I was growing up. Not until I was in my twenties did I meet and talk to an adult who stuttered. I wish that as a kid, I had had that opportunity. Looking back, I wish someone who knew what it was...
by Friends | Jun 15, 2004 | For Parents
by Barbara Shannon Editor’s Note: The following is a reflection given by a parent at the FRIENDS workshop at Hofstra University in May. I am the parent of an adult who stutters. Having been asked to speak, I was a little anxious at first, because I haven’t...
by Friends | May 23, 2004 | In the Classroom
by Michael Caggiano GOING OFF TO COLLEGE? Here are a few tips from a recent graduate. As a recent college graduate who has stuttered for 23 years, I would like to pass along a few tips to deal with stuttering for those about to begin their college career. First, let...
by Friends | Oct 17, 2003 | In the Classroom
Dear ————– , My name is Claire G. and I will be your student this year. I’m probably like most 7th graders, except I stutter. In the past, you may have had stuttering students, so you might know what to do when I speak. Here are some...
