stuttering

December 2, 2021

Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter

New research shows the potential to identify therapeutic directions that could improve outcomes for people who stutter.

By Bill Snyder
June 23, 2021

NBA player brings message of hope to Camp T.A.L.K.S.

The children of Camp TALKS (Talking and Learning with Kids who Stutter) were excited to welcome Michael Kidd-Gilchrist — NBA player and person who stutters — to camp recently, where they were able to listen to his story and advice. Kidd-Gilchrist, an advocate for the stuttering community, recently launched Change & Impact, a stuttering initiative focused on improving access to health care and expanding services and resources for those who stutter.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 22, 2018

Children participants needed for research study on stuttering

Children 4 to 6 years old who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study titled “Cognitive, Linguistic and Emotional Contributions to Childhood Stuttering.”

By VUMC News and Communications
June 19, 2017

Children who do or do not stutter needed for research study

Children ages 4 to 6 who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study, “Cognitive, Linguistic and Emotional Contributions to Childhood Stuttering.”

By VUMC News and Communications
December 1, 2016

Children who do and do not stutter needed for a research study

Boys and girls age 4 to 6—those who stutter and those who do not—are needed for a research study, “Emotional Processing in Children Who Do and Do Not Stutter.”

By VUMC News and Communications