Stuttering Still Causes Back-to-School Woes
Free Brochure Offers 8 Tips for Teachers - in English and Spanish
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2016) - Back-to-School season is upon us. For some, there is great excitement and anticipation for the new school year. But for others, there is great anxiety, especially for children who stutter.
When teachers hear a child begin to stutter, the immediate reaction is one of concern mixed with a host of urgent questions.
Should a teacher tell the child who stutters to "slow down and relax?" Should they complete their words? Should they expect the same quality and quantity of work from this student?
The nonprofit Stuttering Foundation answers these and many other questions in its brochure, 8 Tips for Teachers - available now in both English and Spanish.
"Young children are busily learning to talk," explains Lisa Scott, Ph.D. of The Florida State University. "As such, they may make speech 'mistakes,' such as effortless repetitions and prolonging of sounds. In most instances," she adds, "this is very normal. If parents and teachers listen to and answer these young children in a patient, calm, unemotional way, the child's speech will probably return to normal."
"Some children, however, will go beyond the normal and begin to repeat and prolong sounds markedly," explains Dr. Scott. "They may begin to struggle, tense up, and become frustrated in their efforts to talk. These children need help."
###
Foundation Spokesperson Jane Fraser
Jane Fraser is president of The Stuttering Foundation and co-author of If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents, 8th edition. She is also vice president of the Action for Stammering Children, Michael Palin Centre, London.
About the Stuttering Foundation
Malcolm Fraser, a successful businessman and stutterer, established and endowed the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation in 1947. The Stuttering Foundation provides a toll-free helpline, 800-992-9392, and online resources at www.StutteringHelp.org, including referrals and support for people who stutter and their families as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
----------------------------
UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE CELEBRATES 24th ANNUAL DAY OF CARING
Salt Lake City — More than 4,000 volunteers from 120 local companies will help United Way of Salt Lake celebrate service and volunteerism during the 24th annual Day of Caring on Wednesday, August 31. Volunteers will spend nearly 16,000 total hours completing 130 one-day projects throughout Davis, Salt Lake and Summit counties.
Throughout the years, United Way of Salt Lake has connected thousands of volunteers to meaningful service opportunities on its annual Day of Caring. The one-day event pairs employees from local corporations and groups with volunteer opportunities in schools and other nonprofits throughout the communities. Volunteers’ efforts will help save the communities more than $440,000 in services.
“United Way has always supported the efforts of the thousands of dedicated volunteers who selflessly serve in our communities,” said Bill Crim, CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. “Day of Caring is a special event that allows members of the community to see first-hand how their volunteer work improves the individual lives of those who need it most. We are absolutely thrilled to be celebrating our 24th Day of caring this year!”
WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Kick-off breakfast
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Community service projects
WHERE: Library Square,
400 S. 300 E., Salt Lake City
WHAT: More than 4,000 volunteers from 120 companies will participate in 130 service projects throughout the day. Projects range from landscaping and painting to reading with kids in classrooms. Volunteers reach thousands of Utah’s most vulnerable citizens, helping United Way of Salt Lake advance the education, income, and health of Utah’s neighborhoods and communities
