Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are seeking people who stammer to complete an online survey about drug treatments for stammering. Chief Investigator Dr Allan McGroarty says, “Despite considerable efforts made researching drug treatments for stammering, little is known about how the wider stammering … [Read more...] about Online survey about drug treatments for stammering

Diary of a Stutterer, a blog written by ISA member Simon Walsh about life with a stutter has been entered in the The Blog Awards Ireland 2013. http://www.blogawardsireland.com/nominations-open Anyone who has read the honest portrayal that Simon shares with us will us all on a weekly basis will know that the Blog is … [Read more...] about Diary of a Stutterer for Blog Awards

ISAYiT! is running a Dublin drama day for young people who stutter. The one off workshop will take place on Sunday 26th May from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The group will give young people a taster of what's involved in ISAYiT! drama groups. Parents and young people who have attended ISAYiT! report learning new skills, … [Read more...] about ISAYiT! drama news

ISA is pleased to announce a running order for Conference Day 2013. Our day ‘caint gan eagla’ meaning ‘talk without fear’. is a reminder that no one needs to fear speaking – including those who stammer. Venue: Hilton Kilmainham Hotel, Dublin (see map) Date: Saturday 27th April 2013 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: … [Read more...] about Running order – Caint gan eagla – ISA Conference Day – 2013

ISA is pleased to announce details of Conference Day 2013 for everyone connected by stammering including adults who stammer, young people who stammer, and parents of those who stammer. Our day ‘caint gan eagla’ meaning ‘talk without fear’. is a reminder that no one needs to fear speaking – including those who stammer. … [Read more...] about Caint gan eagla – ISA Conference Day – Talk without fear – 2013

Due to availability and attendance issues the Midlands Support Group has been postponed until May the 7th. We hope to see everyone there. … [Read more...] about Midlands Support Group Postponed

It is generally accepted that stammering is a complex and interesting phenomenon with different aspects and many unknowns. There is a growing recognition of the need to gain a deeper understanding of stammering from the perspective of the person who stammers. This research is being conducted by Catriona Lanigan as … [Read more...] about Research: A life story approach to understanding the experiences of adults who stammer

The Irish Stammering Association recognise that people who stammer often want to make changes in their speech and possibly in their lives but can find it hard to know where and how to start making those changes. As someone who has attended an ISA support group you may be looking for an opportunity to explore how you … [Read more...] about New initiative for adults who stammer

Irish Stammering Association announces a Walk and Talk event Location: Upperchurch, Tipperary Date and time: 11am on Sunday the 3rd of March 2013 Meeting point: Upperchurch Community Centre Car Park Length of walk: A leisurely 2-2½ hours Who is it for? This will be a social gathering and will provide an opportunity … [Read more...] about ISA Walk and Talk