Action for Stammering Children
@stammeringchildren.org
We are the national charity for children and young people who stammer, their families, and the communities who support them.
Jessie had the confidence to go on the UK's most popular reality TV game show. Yet she said "Having to tell you my name is one of the biggest tests ever".
Do you relate? If you, like her, have a stammer, lots of handy resources are available for you here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
Do you relate? If you, like her, have a stammer, lots of handy resources are available for you here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
January 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Jessie had the confidence to go on the UK's most popular reality TV game show. Yet she said "Having to tell you my name is one of the biggest tests ever".
Do you relate? If you, like her, have a stammer, lots of handy resources are available for you here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
Do you relate? If you, like her, have a stammer, lots of handy resources are available for you here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
"It's rare you see someone on TV speak the way you do... seeing someone be so confident with a stammer was really inspiring..."
- William Laven, Stambassador and founder of the podcast Stammer Stories, on Jessie Stride in Traitors
Get confident here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
- William Laven, Stambassador and founder of the podcast Stammer Stories, on Jessie Stride in Traitors
Get confident here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
January 24, 2026 at 11:48 AM
"It's rare you see someone on TV speak the way you do... seeing someone be so confident with a stammer was really inspiring..."
- William Laven, Stambassador and founder of the podcast Stammer Stories, on Jessie Stride in Traitors
Get confident here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
- William Laven, Stambassador and founder of the podcast Stammer Stories, on Jessie Stride in Traitors
Get confident here:
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org
This week, we're sharing things you can do to make 2026 a year of kindness for children who stammer.
Act of kindness 3:
👩🏻🏫 Tell a teacher about ASC's Stammer Awareness Toolkit:
actionforstammeringchildren.org/projects/chi...
👨🏻🏫 Or if your school is already onboard, retweet this to spread the word...
Act of kindness 3:
👩🏻🏫 Tell a teacher about ASC's Stammer Awareness Toolkit:
actionforstammeringchildren.org/projects/chi...
👨🏻🏫 Or if your school is already onboard, retweet this to spread the word...
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
This week, we're sharing things you can do to make 2026 a year of kindness for children who stammer.
Act of kindness 3:
👩🏻🏫 Tell a teacher about ASC's Stammer Awareness Toolkit:
actionforstammeringchildren.org/projects/chi...
👨🏻🏫 Or if your school is already onboard, retweet this to spread the word...
Act of kindness 3:
👩🏻🏫 Tell a teacher about ASC's Stammer Awareness Toolkit:
actionforstammeringchildren.org/projects/chi...
👨🏻🏫 Or if your school is already onboard, retweet this to spread the word...
"I now feel that I shouldn't hide my stammer, and that I should say what I want to say."
The Stammer Awareness Toolkit has this effect on children who stammer.
100 schools signed up last year. Could yours be next?
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
The Stammer Awareness Toolkit has this effect on children who stammer.
100 schools signed up last year. Could yours be next?
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
"I now feel that I shouldn't hide my stammer, and that I should say what I want to say."
The Stammer Awareness Toolkit has this effect on children who stammer.
100 schools signed up last year. Could yours be next?
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
The Stammer Awareness Toolkit has this effect on children who stammer.
100 schools signed up last year. Could yours be next?
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
This week, we're sharing things you can do to make 2026 a year of kindness for children who stammer.
Act of kindness 2:
💌 Sign up to get email news from Action for Stammering Children here:
mailchi.mp/stammeringch...
📫 Or if you're already subscribed, retweet this...
Act of kindness 2:
💌 Sign up to get email news from Action for Stammering Children here:
mailchi.mp/stammeringch...
📫 Or if you're already subscribed, retweet this...
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
This week, we're sharing things you can do to make 2026 a year of kindness for children who stammer.
Act of kindness 2:
💌 Sign up to get email news from Action for Stammering Children here:
mailchi.mp/stammeringch...
📫 Or if you're already subscribed, retweet this...
Act of kindness 2:
💌 Sign up to get email news from Action for Stammering Children here:
mailchi.mp/stammeringch...
📫 Or if you're already subscribed, retweet this...
In 2026, you don't need to run a marathon to make a difference 💙
This week we'll be sharing a series of simple ways you can spread kindness for children who stammer this year.
Act of kindness 1:
💬 Retweet this, or
🏷️ Tag friends and family and encourage them to follow us
This week we'll be sharing a series of simple ways you can spread kindness for children who stammer this year.
Act of kindness 1:
💬 Retweet this, or
🏷️ Tag friends and family and encourage them to follow us
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In 2026, you don't need to run a marathon to make a difference 💙
This week we'll be sharing a series of simple ways you can spread kindness for children who stammer this year.
Act of kindness 1:
💬 Retweet this, or
🏷️ Tag friends and family and encourage them to follow us
This week we'll be sharing a series of simple ways you can spread kindness for children who stammer this year.
Act of kindness 1:
💬 Retweet this, or
🏷️ Tag friends and family and encourage them to follow us
Teachers - do you have a pupil who stammers in your class?
You want to help, but you're not quite sure how.
That's exactly why the team at Action for Stammering Children created the Stammer Awareness Toolkit 💙
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
You want to help, but you're not quite sure how.
That's exactly why the team at Action for Stammering Children created the Stammer Awareness Toolkit 💙
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Teachers - do you have a pupil who stammers in your class?
You want to help, but you're not quite sure how.
That's exactly why the team at Action for Stammering Children created the Stammer Awareness Toolkit 💙
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
You want to help, but you're not quite sure how.
That's exactly why the team at Action for Stammering Children created the Stammer Awareness Toolkit 💙
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
Back to school this week? 🎒
If your child stammers, you might be worried about how they'll get on this term.
Here's something that can help: a resource for schools called the Stammer Awareness Toolkit.
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
#Stammering #BackToSchool
If your child stammers, you might be worried about how they'll get on this term.
Here's something that can help: a resource for schools called the Stammer Awareness Toolkit.
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
#Stammering #BackToSchool
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January 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Back to school this week? 🎒
If your child stammers, you might be worried about how they'll get on this term.
Here's something that can help: a resource for schools called the Stammer Awareness Toolkit.
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
#Stammering #BackToSchool
If your child stammers, you might be worried about how they'll get on this term.
Here's something that can help: a resource for schools called the Stammer Awareness Toolkit.
More here: buff.ly/VWmGGjo
#Stammering #BackToSchool
Move over Spotify... time for ASC wrapped!
With your support, from 2024-25:
🔵 Over 8,000 people got help from the Stammering Support Hub
🔵 150 professionals benefitted from the Stammer Awareness Toolkit
🔵 79 young people who stammer had access to therapy + expert support
🔵 We raised over £300k!
With your support, from 2024-25:
🔵 Over 8,000 people got help from the Stammering Support Hub
🔵 150 professionals benefitted from the Stammer Awareness Toolkit
🔵 79 young people who stammer had access to therapy + expert support
🔵 We raised over £300k!
December 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Move over Spotify... time for ASC wrapped!
With your support, from 2024-25:
🔵 Over 8,000 people got help from the Stammering Support Hub
🔵 150 professionals benefitted from the Stammer Awareness Toolkit
🔵 79 young people who stammer had access to therapy + expert support
🔵 We raised over £300k!
With your support, from 2024-25:
🔵 Over 8,000 people got help from the Stammering Support Hub
🔵 150 professionals benefitted from the Stammer Awareness Toolkit
🔵 79 young people who stammer had access to therapy + expert support
🔵 We raised over £300k!
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped children who stammer this year. You've helped to ensure that these young people had access to support when it mattered most.
We wish you warmth, rest and joy this festive season!
Ria and the team at Action for Stammering Children 💛
We wish you warmth, rest and joy this festive season!
Ria and the team at Action for Stammering Children 💛
December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped children who stammer this year. You've helped to ensure that these young people had access to support when it mattered most.
We wish you warmth, rest and joy this festive season!
Ria and the team at Action for Stammering Children 💛
We wish you warmth, rest and joy this festive season!
Ria and the team at Action for Stammering Children 💛
Christmas can be exciting, but for those who stammer, it can also overwhelm.
Big gatherings and pressure to “perform" can take the cheer out of the festive season.
If someone you know is feeling anxious about it, check out our Support Hub. 🎄💬
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
Big gatherings and pressure to “perform" can take the cheer out of the festive season.
If someone you know is feeling anxious about it, check out our Support Hub. 🎄💬
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Christmas can be exciting, but for those who stammer, it can also overwhelm.
Big gatherings and pressure to “perform" can take the cheer out of the festive season.
If someone you know is feeling anxious about it, check out our Support Hub. 🎄💬
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
Big gatherings and pressure to “perform" can take the cheer out of the festive season.
If someone you know is feeling anxious about it, check out our Support Hub. 🎄💬
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
💛 Last few hours to double your impact! 💛
Every donation to Action for Stammering Children before noon tomorrow will be matched.
We’re so close to our goal of £10,000. Can you help us cover the final £2k or so? That will double the amount raised!
Act now: 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every donation to Action for Stammering Children before noon tomorrow will be matched.
We’re so close to our goal of £10,000. Can you help us cover the final £2k or so? That will double the amount raised!
Act now: 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
💛 Last few hours to double your impact! 💛
Every donation to Action for Stammering Children before noon tomorrow will be matched.
We’re so close to our goal of £10,000. Can you help us cover the final £2k or so? That will double the amount raised!
Act now: 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Every donation to Action for Stammering Children before noon tomorrow will be matched.
We’re so close to our goal of £10,000. Can you help us cover the final £2k or so? That will double the amount raised!
Act now: 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Tip Tuesday: Your goals are still yours.
Good marks. Great friends. Work you love.
Find practical tips the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
Good marks. Great friends. Work you love.
Find practical tips the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tip Tuesday: Your goals are still yours.
Good marks. Great friends. Work you love.
Find practical tips the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
Good marks. Great friends. Work you love.
Find practical tips the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
Tip Tuesday: Join a stammering peer group.
Relief. Understanding. Real-life tips. Confidence.
Find more tips on the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
Relief. Understanding. Real-life tips. Confidence.
Find more tips on the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tip Tuesday: Join a stammering peer group.
Relief. Understanding. Real-life tips. Confidence.
Find more tips on the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
Relief. Understanding. Real-life tips. Confidence.
Find more tips on the Stammering Support Hub.
support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#Stammering #TipTuesday #StammeringSupport
How does anxiety shape childhood stuttering?
PhD researcher Zhixing Yang from @ucl explores this question through a social lens — listening beyond speech.
🏆 Her work earned her a Special Commendation from @stammeringchildren at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference.
PhD researcher Zhixing Yang from @ucl explores this question through a social lens — listening beyond speech.
🏆 Her work earned her a Special Commendation from @stammeringchildren at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference.
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
How does anxiety shape childhood stuttering?
PhD researcher Zhixing Yang from @ucl explores this question through a social lens — listening beyond speech.
🏆 Her work earned her a Special Commendation from @stammeringchildren at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference.
PhD researcher Zhixing Yang from @ucl explores this question through a social lens — listening beyond speech.
🏆 Her work earned her a Special Commendation from @stammeringchildren at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference.
Just Listen — a student-led project raising awareness of stammering in schools, launching #ISAD2025!
Born from one student’s courage to speak up, it brings together Holderness Academy, Humber NHS & Siobhan Ward.
🗣️ “I felt heard & seen for my differences.” – Laila
Born from one student’s courage to speak up, it brings together Holderness Academy, Humber NHS & Siobhan Ward.
🗣️ “I felt heard & seen for my differences.” – Laila
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Just Listen — a student-led project raising awareness of stammering in schools, launching #ISAD2025!
Born from one student’s courage to speak up, it brings together Holderness Academy, Humber NHS & Siobhan Ward.
🗣️ “I felt heard & seen for my differences.” – Laila
Born from one student’s courage to speak up, it brings together Holderness Academy, Humber NHS & Siobhan Ward.
🗣️ “I felt heard & seen for my differences.” – Laila
It’s #ISAD2025 — a day to celebrate voices & courage.
Our #ISADSkydive team — Justice, Juliet & Rob — jumped 13,000+ ft (in 2 different places!) to prove your stammer will never hold you back.
Every £ before 26 Oct = doubled.
Donate here: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
Our #ISADSkydive team — Justice, Juliet & Rob — jumped 13,000+ ft (in 2 different places!) to prove your stammer will never hold you back.
Every £ before 26 Oct = doubled.
Donate here: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It’s #ISAD2025 — a day to celebrate voices & courage.
Our #ISADSkydive team — Justice, Juliet & Rob — jumped 13,000+ ft (in 2 different places!) to prove your stammer will never hold you back.
Every £ before 26 Oct = doubled.
Donate here: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
Our #ISADSkydive team — Justice, Juliet & Rob — jumped 13,000+ ft (in 2 different places!) to prove your stammer will never hold you back.
Every £ before 26 Oct = doubled.
Donate here: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
One team. Three jumps. One message.
Justice, Juliet & Rob each jumped from 13,000+ ft to show children who stammer that nothing can hold them back.
Justice’s message: “You are not alone.”
Every £ donated before 26 Oct is doubled!
Donate: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
Justice, Juliet & Rob each jumped from 13,000+ ft to show children who stammer that nothing can hold them back.
Justice’s message: “You are not alone.”
Every £ donated before 26 Oct is doubled!
Donate: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
October 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
One team. Three jumps. One message.
Justice, Juliet & Rob each jumped from 13,000+ ft to show children who stammer that nothing can hold them back.
Justice’s message: “You are not alone.”
Every £ donated before 26 Oct is doubled!
Donate: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
Justice, Juliet & Rob each jumped from 13,000+ ft to show children who stammer that nothing can hold them back.
Justice’s message: “You are not alone.”
Every £ donated before 26 Oct is doubled!
Donate: buff.ly/fYZp7RJ
#ISADSkydive
Watch our brilliant #Stambassador Justice speak with That’s TV Wiltshire about his upcoming #ISAD2025 Skydive! 💙
He’s taking a leap to show that stammering should never hold anyone back.
Watch & donate: actionforstammeringchildren.enthuse.com/cf/isad-skyd...
#StammeringAwareness
He’s taking a leap to show that stammering should never hold anyone back.
Watch & donate: actionforstammeringchildren.enthuse.com/cf/isad-skyd...
#StammeringAwareness
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Watch our brilliant #Stambassador Justice speak with That’s TV Wiltshire about his upcoming #ISAD2025 Skydive! 💙
He’s taking a leap to show that stammering should never hold anyone back.
Watch & donate: actionforstammeringchildren.enthuse.com/cf/isad-skyd...
#StammeringAwareness
He’s taking a leap to show that stammering should never hold anyone back.
Watch & donate: actionforstammeringchildren.enthuse.com/cf/isad-skyd...
#StammeringAwareness
Are you 16+ and stammer?
Keira, one of our ASC Youth Panel members & a @LivUni student, is researching how stammering shapes school & uni experiences.
💬 Take part via email, diary, or questionnaire.
📧 sgkadams@liverpool.ac.uk
#ISAD25 #StammeringAwareness #Research
Keira, one of our ASC Youth Panel members & a @LivUni student, is researching how stammering shapes school & uni experiences.
💬 Take part via email, diary, or questionnaire.
📧 sgkadams@liverpool.ac.uk
#ISAD25 #StammeringAwareness #Research
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Are you 16+ and stammer?
Keira, one of our ASC Youth Panel members & a @LivUni student, is researching how stammering shapes school & uni experiences.
💬 Take part via email, diary, or questionnaire.
📧 sgkadams@liverpool.ac.uk
#ISAD25 #StammeringAwareness #Research
Keira, one of our ASC Youth Panel members & a @LivUni student, is researching how stammering shapes school & uni experiences.
💬 Take part via email, diary, or questionnaire.
📧 sgkadams@liverpool.ac.uk
#ISAD25 #StammeringAwareness #Research
Our CEO, Ria Bernard, joined 250+ experts at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference
From sharing ASC-led research to presenting the Top 10 priorities & awarding the Travers Reid Prize, we’re proud to help shape the future of childhood stammering research.
From sharing ASC-led research to presenting the Top 10 priorities & awarding the Travers Reid Prize, we’re proud to help shape the future of childhood stammering research.
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our CEO, Ria Bernard, joined 250+ experts at the Oxford Stuttering & Cluttering Research Conference
From sharing ASC-led research to presenting the Top 10 priorities & awarding the Travers Reid Prize, we’re proud to help shape the future of childhood stammering research.
From sharing ASC-led research to presenting the Top 10 priorities & awarding the Travers Reid Prize, we’re proud to help shape the future of childhood stammering research.
Our Stambassador Justice is skydiving for ISAD 2025!
Join him in Salisbury or Northamptonshire & help raise awareness for stammering.
✔ ASC covers the jump fee
✔ £50 deposit
✔ Raise £500 (matched 💥 = double impact)
Sign up 👉 bit.ly/3KqAu76
#ISAD2025
Join him in Salisbury or Northamptonshire & help raise awareness for stammering.
✔ ASC covers the jump fee
✔ £50 deposit
✔ Raise £500 (matched 💥 = double impact)
Sign up 👉 bit.ly/3KqAu76
#ISAD2025
September 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Stambassador Justice is skydiving for ISAD 2025!
Join him in Salisbury or Northamptonshire & help raise awareness for stammering.
✔ ASC covers the jump fee
✔ £50 deposit
✔ Raise £500 (matched 💥 = double impact)
Sign up 👉 bit.ly/3KqAu76
#ISAD2025
Join him in Salisbury or Northamptonshire & help raise awareness for stammering.
✔ ASC covers the jump fee
✔ £50 deposit
✔ Raise £500 (matched 💥 = double impact)
Sign up 👉 bit.ly/3KqAu76
#ISAD2025
“Being surrounded by people who truly understand is something really special.” – Sam, Youth Panel Leader 💬
Applications for ASC’s Youth Panel are OPEN!
For 15–25 year olds who stammer
Read Samuel blog: actionforstammeringchildren.org/from-stammer...
Applications for ASC’s Youth Panel are OPEN!
For 15–25 year olds who stammer
Read Samuel blog: actionforstammeringchildren.org/from-stammer...
September 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“Being surrounded by people who truly understand is something really special.” – Sam, Youth Panel Leader 💬
Applications for ASC’s Youth Panel are OPEN!
For 15–25 year olds who stammer
Read Samuel blog: actionforstammeringchildren.org/from-stammer...
Applications for ASC’s Youth Panel are OPEN!
For 15–25 year olds who stammer
Read Samuel blog: actionforstammeringchildren.org/from-stammer...
Back to School support for stammering.
Search the ASC Support Hub for trusted guidance.
Advisor available 9–12, Mon–Fri.
Link: support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#BackToSchool #StammeringAwareness
Search the ASC Support Hub for trusted guidance.
Advisor available 9–12, Mon–Fri.
Link: support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#BackToSchool #StammeringAwareness
September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Back to School support for stammering.
Search the ASC Support Hub for trusted guidance.
Advisor available 9–12, Mon–Fri.
Link: support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#BackToSchool #StammeringAwareness
Search the ASC Support Hub for trusted guidance.
Advisor available 9–12, Mon–Fri.
Link: support.actionforstammeringchildren.org/hc/en-gb
#BackToSchool #StammeringAwareness
Phoebe’s message (current ASC Youth Panel member) 💬
Applications open: ASC Youth Panel. If you’re 15–25 and you stammer, help shape campaigns, resources and change across the UK. Open to all genders and backgrounds.
Apply by 31 Oct 2025 ➜ bit.ly/4mVhtI1
#ASCYouthPanel #Stammering #YouthVoice
Applications open: ASC Youth Panel. If you’re 15–25 and you stammer, help shape campaigns, resources and change across the UK. Open to all genders and backgrounds.
Apply by 31 Oct 2025 ➜ bit.ly/4mVhtI1
#ASCYouthPanel #Stammering #YouthVoice
September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Phoebe’s message (current ASC Youth Panel member) 💬
Applications open: ASC Youth Panel. If you’re 15–25 and you stammer, help shape campaigns, resources and change across the UK. Open to all genders and backgrounds.
Apply by 31 Oct 2025 ➜ bit.ly/4mVhtI1
#ASCYouthPanel #Stammering #YouthVoice
Applications open: ASC Youth Panel. If you’re 15–25 and you stammer, help shape campaigns, resources and change across the UK. Open to all genders and backgrounds.
Apply by 31 Oct 2025 ➜ bit.ly/4mVhtI1
#ASCYouthPanel #Stammering #YouthVoice