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Where I Stand

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Sunday, 31 March 2019 20:36; Written by Kim Block

Kim Block Kim during a radio interview.

I have been reflecting lately on my journey that started twenty years ago. Twenty years ago I was covert and I did absolutely everything in my power to hide my stuttering. It took my time in university for me to really practice being comfortable in my own skin and practice being open about my stuttering. Here is a poem that reflects some of that journey.

Allison’s Story

Details: Category: Personal Stories; Published: Thursday, 21 March 2019 01:25; Written by Allison O'Brien

Allison Allison, left, with her son and mother

My name is Allison and I’ve stuttered for as long as I can remember. Stuttering ran in my family, though not all stuttering is hereditary, and I was three years old when I had my first speech therapy session. I was lucky to have supportive parents by my side and as a child I was confident and outspoken despite my disfluency.

Remembering Frederick Murray

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Thursday, 31 January 2019 21:12; Written by Carolina Ayala

Dr. Frederick Murray, a beloved figure in the stuttering community, passed away last week on January 24 at age 92. Fred was a person who stuttered and an admired speech-language pathologist.

Sold Out Montreal Screening of "When I Stutter" a Success

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Monday, 25 March 2019 02:36; Written by Daniele Rossi

When I Stutter screening Q&A with filmmaker, John Gomez, moderated by Tangled Tongues
founder, Josephine Torossian. Franky Banky in attendance. I’m still on a high from attending the Canadian premiere of the award winning When I Stutter documentary film co-hosted by the Association des bègues du Canada (ABC) and Tangled Tongues, an association for university students who stutter (see Facebook group here), in Montrèal on March 8.

Stuttering Superhero

Details: Category: Kid's Corner; Published: Saturday, 09 March 2019 17:37; Written by CSA Admin

After reading Kim Block's "Adventure of a Stuttering Superhero" with his SLP, Matthew was inspired to make his own comic. Matthew writes "it is okay if you stutter" and with the help of stuttering superheroes, his characters learn stuttering is not something to be embarrassed about. Matthew is 9 years old and lives in Vancouver, BC. Click the image below to download a larger version of his comic.

ISTAR Research into Stuttering and Facial Movements

Details: Category: Research; Published: Wednesday, 12 December 2018 01:57; Written by CSA Admin

The Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR), part of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, is conducting a research study involving the changing facial movements of people who stutter while they are talking. Torrey Loucks, a professor at U of A, is the lead researcher, and says his work could shed light on potential treatments for stuttering. This study started in June 2018 and will be going on until October 2019.

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Where I Stand

Allison’s Story

Remembering Frederick Murray

Sold Out Montreal Screening of "When I Stutter" a Success

Stuttering Superhero

ISTAR Research into Stuttering and Facial Movements

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