The Stuttering Foundation was founded in 1947 by Malcolm Fraser, a man whose life was profoundly affected by stuttering.


Read more about our founder online at www.StutteringHelp. org/about-founder


SIX TIPS


FOR SPEAKING WITH SOMEONE WHO STUTTERS


Stuttering may look like a problem that can be easily solved with simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disordter. Here are some ways that you, the listener, can help.


1. Don’t make remarks like: “Slow down,” “Take a breath,” or “Relax.” Such simplistic advice can be felt as demeaning and is not helpful.


2. Let the person know by your manner that you are listening to what he or she says — not how they say it.


3. Maintain natural eye contact and wait patiently and naturally until the person is fi nished.


4. You may be tempted to fi nish sentences or fi ll in words. Try not to do so.


5. Be aware that those who stutter usually have more trouble controlling their speech on the telephone. Please be patient in this situation. If you pick up the phone and hear nothing, be sure it is not a person who stutters trying to start the conversation before you hang up.


6. Speak in an unhurried way — but not so slowly as to sound unnatural. This promotes good communication with everyone.


MALCOLM FRASER 1903-1994


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