communications

5 ways to help someone who stutters

If you’re someone who doesn’t stutter, you might have a number of questions about what to do when talking to someone who does, and how you can best help them. If you’re worried you might offend them, or you’re unsure of the best way to phrase a question, then read on.

Why don’t we stutter when we sing?

Have you ever noticed that you don’t stutter when you sing?
Or if you’re a person who doesn’t stutter, have you ever wondered why you’ve never heard someone stutter while singing?
Read on to find out why.

Community is key

Although stuttering affects only 1% of the population, that still means nearly 15,000 people in Auckland alone have a stutter. Nevertheless, many of the people we work with tell us they have never met anyone else who stutters.