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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jane Fraser, president, the Stuttering Foundation (www.StutteringHelp.org) issued the following remarks concerning the passing of Ken Venturi, the first spokesman for the Foundation "The stuttering community lost a real champion in Ken Venturi. "Nearly 30 years ago, Ken became our first "Famous Person Who Stutters" - an ever-growing list of more than 100 well-known people which provide hope and courage to the 68 million people...
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 15, the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) will join tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) organizations around the world to observe the second annual TSC Global Awareness Day. On this day, thousands of individuals and families affected by TSC will join together to increase public awareness of the rare disease and share their stories of hope for the future. This year's TSC Global Awareness Day will also highlight...
Recognizing the Impact on Families During Brain Injury Awareness Month RANDOLPH, Mass., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The learning curve is steep for parents who learn their child has been diagnosed with a brain disorder - a reality that many find incredibly daunting. Faced with all the unknowns and unanswered questions, their journey forward can often be overwhelming. New challenges await both child and family as the formal education process begins, or picks up again...
Study by Kennedy Krieger's Center for Autism and Related Disorders reveals key predictors of speech gains BALTIMORE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New findings published in Pediatrics (Epub ahead of print) by the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism and Related Disorders reveal that 70 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have a history of severe language delay, achieved phrase or fluent speech by age eight. This suggests that more children...
The Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) affirmed its mission to drive innovative science by awarding $4.2 million in 2012. This amount represents the largest research commitment in a given year ever allocated by a Rett organization. The awards were made possible by the fundraising efforts of highly motivated families and supporters of children and adults with Rett Syndrome in the US, and through our global partnership with Rett Syndrome Research Trust UK and Rett Syndrome Research &...
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- School-age children who stutter and their families can learn about stuttering - and have some fun - at the National Stuttering Association's Family Fun Day Saturday, Feb. 23, at UTD Callier Center for Communication Disorders in Richardson. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/CG54393) The program, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes activities for children, parents and siblings, and speech therapists. Youth and teens will...
Recessive mutations in Middle Eastern families shed light on some U.S. cases BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While autism clearly runs in some families, few inherited genetic causes have been found. A major reason is that these causes are so varied that it's hard to find enough people with a given mutation to establish a clear pattern. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have pinpointed several inherited mutations--among the first to be identified--through an...
Stuttering Foundation's 22nd Annual Media Awards Competition MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the 22nd consecutive year, the Stuttering Foundation, www.StutteringHelp.org, announces it will recognize journalists for excellence in reporting that furthers the understanding of this complex disorder. "We are happy to announce these awards to further public awareness of stuttering," said Jane Fraser, president of the nonprofit foundation. "Media coverage has...
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The National Stuttering Association, the largest self-help organization in the world for people who stutter, extends its heartfelt congratulations and a sincere appreciation to Arbos for his genuine and honest representation of stuttering on national television. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130121/CG45248) This is the first time that American Idol -- now in its 12th season - has chosen a contestant that openly stutters....
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stuttering Foundation president Jane Fraser had the following comment about last night's American Idol show featuring Lazaro Arbos, a contestant who stutters: "The Stuttering Foundation is jumping for joy after seeing Lazaro Arbos successfully move on to the Hollywood round! For his courage to speak and perform on one of the most-watched shows on television in America, Lazaro Arbos is already a winner to the stuttering...
