The British Stammering Association

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• Referral from November 9, 2010
  

  Garrie M. asked:

  Hi 17 years old i have a stutter, i just recently started to look up stuttering but all i find is websites about cure or treatment but not much on information.

  

  Rachel S. replied:

  Have a look on the BSA website www.stammering.org, there is lots of useful info there,

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Garrie, it looks like Rachel beat me to it - you can find expert up-to-date information and advice on our website www.stammering.org. Click on 'Teenagers' at the top left-hand side.

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• Referral from January 23, 2013
  

  Mimi R. asked:

  Hi, I am a teacher who has hidden my stammer most of my life. I have recently found that my stammer is getting worse and I am finding it difficult to hide it from my students and colleagues. I feel like I can't cope. If you are a teacher who stammers please get in touch I really need some advice and support. Can a person who stammers be an effective teacher?

  

  British A. replied:

  Michael Scott if you didn't see my post above, get in touch with our Education Officer Cherry Hughes, who'll be able to help http://www.stammering.org/education.html

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• Referral from November 13, 2012
  

  Victoria T. asked:

  Hi, I'm thinking of looking into getting some private speech therapy sessions for my 11 year old son whose stammer has progressively gotten worse! It is now beginning to effect his overall confidence and his willingness to at times talk. He is getting 'minimal' therapy through the NHS but it seems that there's not enough resources! Could you point me in the right direction or indeed any recommendations?! We are in the Tyne and Wear area, Newcastle upon Tyne. Thanks!

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Victoria. This website has a directory of speech therapists in private practice: www.helpwithtalking.com. If you email us at info@stammering.org we can give you the numbers of stammering specialists on the NHS in your area - they might be different to the ones you're currently seeing.

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• Referral from February 27, 2012
  

  Emma R. asked:

  Does anyone have an under 5 with a stammer or know of a group i can get in touch with? thank you

  

  British A. replied:

  You're welcome. If you get in touch with us we can give you contact details for your nearest speech therapy service. Call our helpline on 0845 603 2001 (mon-fri) or email info@stammering.org

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• Referral from February 9, 2012
  

  Muhammed T. asked:

  Hi, I've found this page by luck, I have a stammer and in the past few years it's got worse, it comes and goes though. Sometimes I can go a couple of days without stammering but other times I struggle to get even small words out. I had to get back off of a bus 2 days ago because I couldn't tell the driver where I wanted to go. and some times i prefer walking to take a taxi or something like that, sometimes i prefer being silent although it's too important to talk,Is there anything I can do to control it?.. or how can i reach you as am living in Egypt ! thanks,

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Muhammed - take a look at our website for lots of information and tips about stammering www.stammering.org. I hope it helps.

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• Referral from February 4, 2012
  

  Calvin R. asked:

  Hi, I've only just found this page, I have a stammer and in the past few months it's got worse, it comes and goes though. Sometimes I can go a couple of days without stammering but other times I struggle to get even small words out. I had to get back off of a bus 2 days ago because I couldn't tell the driver where I wanted to go. Is there anything I can do to control it?

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Calvin, Christine's right-get in touch with us through our helpline 0845 603 2001 mon-fri, or email info@stammering.org and we can tell you what help is available and what courses are on offer. Also see this link on our website to see if there's a self-help group in your area http://www.stammering.org/shgs.html

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• Referral from January 10, 2012
  

  Grace L. asked:

  Where is the best place to get info on child stammering. I live in the north of Scotland!

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Grace, if you want information on stammering including tips on how to help your child at home, you can visit our website at www.stammering.org. We can also give you contact details of your nearest speech therapy service-call our helpline on 0845 603 2001 (local rate).

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• Referral from February 10, 2011
  

  Elizabeth T. asked:

  Hi does anyone on here have a child who stammers. My son who is 8 has a stammer, he has done since he was 2 years old. He is a happy go lucky little fella, very confident a good mixer in school and plenty of friends. It doesn't get him down. Would be nice to hear from anyone else in our situation. Liz :-)

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Elizabeth, if you get in touch with us we can give you contact details of your local NHS speech therapist. Our helpline number is 0845 603 2001 (see info section above for opening times), or email info@stammering.org telling us where you live. You can also read more about stammering in school children on our website here http://www.stammering.org/schoolchildren.html. I hope this helps.

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• Referral from January 24, 2011
  

  Rachel L. asked:

  My son stammers, he developed it at an early age, he is now 9 & I am finding that Speech Therapy in Wales is frustrating to say the least, what help is there out there for children any suggestions please ?

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Rachel, to find out what help is available to you and your son please give our helpline a ring on 0845 603 2001 (click on the 'Info' tab above for opening hours) or email info@stammering.org. Also, have a look at our website for information and tips www.stammering.org

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• Referral from November 9, 2010
  

  Danni D. asked:

  Please can someone advise me to how best to help my son please? He is 17yrs old and started with a stutter quite early but it seemed to ease up slightly unless he got very excited or nervous. As the years have passed it seems to have increased again and he stammers over sentences quite frequently, it's now got to the stage where he has no confidence whatsoever. We have tried to encourage him to try find a job and today he broke down saying he is scared, scared of being bullied like he was bullied in school, he even said that he wants to be 'normal' but I don't know what to do. I don't know how to help him. Any advice will be very much appreciated, thank you!

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Chell- the first thing we'd advise is to seek some speech therapy. This is free on the NHS and if you drop us a line we can give you contact details of your local service. Call our helpline on 0845 603 2001 (see info section for opening times) or email info@stammering.org telling us where abouts you live. Please tell your son that he can call our helpline if he just wants to talk to someone about it- all our volunteers stammer so can sympathise with his situation and talk to him without judgement or impatience. He might also like to attend a self-help group, where he can meet other people who stammer who all ages. See the 'self-help' section on our website to see if there's one in your area at www.stammering.org. I hope this helps.

  

  British A. replied:

  You're welcome, please let him know that he's not alone - there are a lot of articles he can read from people who stammer of his age on our website www.stammering.org

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• Referral from October 1, 2010
  

  Felicity J. asked:

  hey hey... I was just wondering if anyone knew of any advocacy services in the West Sussex area? Or if there are any services to help people with a stammer go to meetings or appointments? Thanks

  

  British A. replied:

  Hi Felicity. We're not really sure about this question. It might be an idea to get in touch with a speech therapist in the area and ask them. Send us an email at info@stammering.org or call our helpline at 0845 603 2001 to get details of your local one. Also I just tried to to google 'advocacy east and west sussex' and quite a few things came up- have a look and see if any of them suit you.

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