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ISTAR’s 25th anniversary celebration
I was very pleased to see that a report has been posted on the Canadian Stuttering Association website concerning the 25th anniversary celebration for ISTAR, the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research. Here’s the text of the article, written by … Continue reading
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Enjoyed my discussion this morning with a Grade 4/5 class at Sir Adam Beck Junior School
This morning I visited Mme. Warburton’s Grade 4/5 class at Sir Adam Beck Junior School in Alderwood. I spoke about my experiences as a person who stutters. I explained how I had moderately to severely stuttered from the age of … Continue reading
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Wonderful to know of recent career award for Ken St. Louis of West Virginia University
It was Ken St. Louis who remarked to us years ago that some projects are too big for one or two people to do on their own. I am very pleased to know that Ken St. Louis has received a … Continue reading
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The Journal of Fluency Disorders is a great resource for research related to stuttering
Abstracts from recent issues of the Journal of Fluency Disorders offer a great way to keep up to date on recent research about stuttering. The abstracts also offer highlights regarding recent research about the available treatment options for fluency disorders … Continue reading
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In the mid-1980s, young Calgary lawyer Michael Niven was out of a job because of a severe stutter
In the mid-1980s, young Calgary lawyer Michael Niven was out of a job because of a severe stutter. He attended a three-week speech clinic in Edmonton, returned to Calgary, and set up his own highly successful law firm. He’s one … Continue reading
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The three-minute (well, actually six-minute) talk at the ISTAR 25th anniversary event went beautifully
I much enjoyed the ISTAR 25th anniversary event in Edmonton on March 3, 2012. Here are some comments regarding the presentation, which I’ve described in previous blog posts, that I made in Edmonton, as one of several spaekers: “The delivery … Continue reading
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For my 3-minute talk, I’ve added a paragraph about what I learned at ISTAR
In response to feedback on my earlier drafts, I’ve added a paragraph about my experiences in Edmonton in July 1987. I’ve removed a few words elsewhere in order to stay within the 3-minute limit. My next step has involved calculating how quickly … Continue reading
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I’m pleased I’ve been getting good feedback on the draft of my 3-minute talk
Here’s the most recent version of the 3-minute talk that I’ll be presenting in Edmonton early in March 2012. I really enjoy the process of rehearsing and developing such a talk. I’ll be using a stopwatch to ensure I’m exactly on … Continue reading
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Extensive rehearsal can help each of us get better at public speaking
I enjoy public speaking. It’s an important part of my work on behalf of the community. It’s an important part of my networking efforts. Standing in front of an audience is a place where I feel at ease. My next … Continue reading
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ISTAR is celebrating its 25th anniversary in March 2012
ISTAR is the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research. Einer Boberg and Deborah Kully are the founders of ISTAR, which is located in Edmonton. My visit to ISTAR 25 years ago changed the direction of my life. So many unexpected … Continue reading
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