Just What the Doctor Ordered: Help for Kids Who Stutter Sent to 53,727 Pediatricians

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "This is one of the most helpful pieces that I have been sent in my 27 years of private practice," wrote a doctor from Washington state.

Pediatricians from across the country are praising the book and new video, 7 Tips for Talking with the Child Who Stutters, from the Stuttering Foundation. "I just received the pediatrician's guide for stuttering and had a chance to review it. What wonderful and helpful information you and your group provided," he added.

Another pediatrician from Maryland wrote: "I'm so pleased to be able to offer better support and guidance to concerned parents. I'm impressed with the scope of your outreach program and applaud the Foundation for doing such excellent work!"

The Stuttering Foundation sent a copy of the new video and accompanying book, The Child Who Stutters: To the Pediatrician, to 53,727 pediatricians this week.

"Through our website, www.StutteringHelp.org, we have made the leading voices on preschool stuttering available for free to parents to answer their tough questions about stuttering, offer practical strategies, and build confidence," said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. "It is our hope that parents who seek advice about stuttering from their trusted pediatrician will find the help they need."

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 Foundation provides a toll-free helpline, 800-992-9392, and free online resources at www.StutteringHelp.org, including services, referrals and support for people who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.

Contact: Greg Wilson
[email protected]

(571) 239-7474

Video with caption: "7 Tips for Talking with the Child Who Stutters." Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTpckAufNDE&feature=share&list=UURwsZ9kC-7gUithldzcAq0A

SOURCE The Stuttering Foundation

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