International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day, October 22nd, is a worldwide recognition of this speech fluency disorder.
The primary aim of International Stuttering Awareness Day is to:: The primary aim of International Stuttering Awareness Day is to:
- People who stutter change public perceptions and eliminate societal stigma against people who stutter. Change public perceptions and eliminate societal stigma against people who stutter
- Promote the self-confidence and opportunities of people who stutter to achieve goals and aspirations
- Children who stutter, physicians, and parents of children who stutter build a community and give the opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen the community's bond among researchers, students, physicians, and parents of children who stutter
More than 70 million people around the world stutter. This means that they repeat syllables, sounds, or words when speaking. People who stutter also prolong sounds or experience unnecessary interruptions in their speech. They know what they want to say but are unable to produce a consistent flow of speech. This disorder typically affects children between the ages of 2 and 6. They are still learning their language skills at this point.
Genetics, child growth, neurophysiology, and family dynamics are all typical reasons for stuttering. Many people believe that emotional trauma or psychological disorders contributes to stuttering. There is no evidence to back this belief. The good news is that stuttering is very treatable if caught early. Speech therapy is one of the most effective ways to tackle stuttering.
Many who stutter might be relieved to know they are not alone. In fact, there are even famous people who have been known to stutter. James Earl Jones, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, and King George VI are among them. Moses, the man in the Bible who gave the 10 Commandments, is also believed to have stuttered. Despite their speech fluency disorder, they all went on to lead happy lives.
How to celebrate #internationalstutteringawarenessday on a global scale
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), the Stuttering Foundation, International Stuttering Association, and the National Stuttering Association all band together to celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day.
An online conference geared toward speech-language pathologists and their clients is included in this observance. Public awareness events, educational programs, and a media campaign are among the additional events that include public awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and a media campaign.
This annual observance is a great day to give your assistance and support. If you know someone who stutters or has a speech immunization. Educate yourself on stuttering. "The King's Speech" is a film that you should watch. It's a true tale about King George VI. If you stutter or know of someone who does, please speak up and tell your tale. Always stand up to people who insult or mock those who stutter. #InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay is used on social media to post on social media.
The international stuttering awareness day is the longest in human history
The International Stuttering Association (ISA) conference in Sweden in 1995 got its start in 1995. On its wish list, the ISA had included an International Stuttering Awareness Day. A day was scheduled aside during an International Fluency Conference in California in 1997 for professionals to learn from those who stutter. Michael Sugarman, co-founder of the National Stuttering Project, said during the closing ceremony that a national day should be reserved for stuttering awareness. The European League of Stuttering Associations, International Fluency Association, and the International Stuttering Association designated October 22nd as International Stuttering Awareness Day in 1998.
