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Among FriendsStuttering linked to genes
Research downplays other factors, eases stigma for sufferers Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - CHICAGO TRIBUNE Alena Kamin will never forget when her son, Jeremy, started stuttering. It was about five years ago, when he was 7. "It's heartbreaking because you can't hide it,"...
Feeling Beautiful
by John Ahlbach I have watched my wife Peggy give birth to our three children, but as one midwife we talked to described the experience for the husband - each time it was like going to a dance and not being able to hear the music. As much as I wanted to know what she...
Quotes from Friends 2007 Convention
I wish you would listen to me I wish you would “get” me I will always remember Friends no matter how old I get I learned that stutterers have lots of support, no matter what I’ve learned that its O. K. to stutter I learned to be confident and you can still be a good...
How to give a classroom presentation on stuttering
Introduction - Ask the students: What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? What kind of things do SLP’s work on with kids? Have any of you ever worked with a SLP? What is stuttering? Learn more about stuttering by watching a video from the FRIENDS YouTube channel So...
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A Testimonial From Scott Palasik
To experience FRIENDS is to be part of a family. The parents, the professionals and the youth who participate with this organization are some of the most supportive, loving, and strongest people I have ever met. I would encourage anyone interested in learning more...