Can I tell you about Stuttering?

Sue Cottrell worked as a teacher before becoming an education consultant for schools, local authorities and the Welsh government, for whom she authors educational material. She has a teenage son who has stuttered since the age of 6 and she has researched stuttering extensively. Sue has attended several McGuire courses and fortnightly support group meetings for people who stutter and their families. She lives in Newport, Wales. Sophie Khan is an established Theatre Designer and Artist. Her work has toured the U.K. Her illustrations have been used in programmes and advertising.

As someone who struggled with a stutter through childhood, I had an instant connection with this book. I could hugely relate to Harry's mindset, the frustrations he went through and the emotions that he felt. Feeling trapped and lonely can lead to someone who stutters becoming extremely isolated but this book will help people who stutter realise that they are not alone and that there are techniques out there to give them hope, help reduce the fear and gain control of the stutter. This informative read will also help increase an understanding and awareness of stuttering.

• Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Introducing Harry who has a stutter. 2. Speaking in school. 3. Good days and bad days. 4. Feeling frustrated and lonely. 5. Learning to overcome a stutter. 6. Overt and covert stuttering. 7. How to help. Recommended reading, websites and organisations.