Movie Gives Speech Therapy the Royal Treatment
Movie Gives Speech Therapy the Royal Treatment
Stuttering Foundation founder had only one role model in the 1940s: King George VI
NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "I am delighted that The King's Speech will introduce a new generation of young people to the inspiring story of King George VI," said Jane Fraser, president of The Stuttering Foundation. "He continues to be a powerful role model whose broadcasts of hope kept the spirits of the British people alive during the dark days of World War II. Moreover, he inspired my father, Malcolm Fraser, to found the Stuttering Foundation in 1947."
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King George VI was the only role model Fraser had in the 1940s because people didn't talk about disabilities in those days. Today, an extensive list of famous people who stutter can be found at www.stutteringhelp.org.
With today's release of The King's Speech, starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, it is most timely to highlight the plight of those who stutter and the resources that are available to them. This incredibly complex disorder affects more than three million people in this country alone.
Fraser felt the same dread of speaking in public that the King experienced in the 1940s. A successful businessman, he went on to establish and endow the 64-year-old nonprofit.
"While the film will be viewed as entertainment by the movie-going public, it will particularly resonate for people who struggle with stuttering on a daily basis," Ms. Fraser added.
Today's research shows that stuttering does indeed have a biological cause and can be treated effectively. There are speech-language pathologists worldwide who can help, and the Foundation provides a list of these specialists and other free resources at www.stutteringhelp.org or by calling 800-992-9392.
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The Stuttering Foundation of America is a marvelous resource for parents of children who stutter as well as young people, teens, and older adults. Their publications just can't be beat, in my opinion. They are the ones who were there when my uncles needed help and they are still helping thousands all over the world. The general public probably won't watch their online videos, but maybe they will view "The King's Speech" and be more accepting of those who stutter.
As a person who stutters, I find that emotional support is just as important as therapy for our stuttering (if not more important). To meet other people who stutter who can relate to what we go through with our stuttering helps us accept our stuttering more than anything else. For 35 years the National Stuttering Association (NSA) has connected kids and adults who stutter to other kids and adults who stutter through local chapter meetings, workshops and annual conferences in which over 600 people who stutter attend each year! Conferences in recent years have included such keynote speakers as VP Joe Biden, Arthur Blank (Owner, Atlanta Falcons), Adrian Peterson (Chicago Bears), Annie Glenn, John Melendez and John Stossel. They all shared truly amazing stories. To learn more, pls contact them at: www.westutter.org, info@westutter.org or 1-800-937-8888
The NSA also offers a free on-line support group where you can join to talk to other people who stutter across the world about stuttering any time of the day. Check it out! https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/nsa/news.jsp?news=77
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