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Because stuttering affects the speech of one out of every 100 adults, employers are likely to encounter people who stutter in the work force or among job applicants.
Stuttering need not be a barrier to success on the job.
People who stutter can develop excellent communication skills. Many people who stutter have achieved success in a wide variety of jobs and professions.
However, employment discrimination does exist.
Stuttering is a widely misunderstood communication disorder. People who stutter have been passed over for job opportunities and promotions because of their stuttering. In some cases, their skills and talents may be overlooked or underutilized because of misconceptions, common myths and negative stereotypes about stuttering.
How to work with people who stutter.
This web site includes information about stuttering and stuttering treatment, as well as practical advice about how you can help employees who stutter.
For more information, follow the links above or select from the menus at the right. We will be happy to answer your questions at Employers@WeStutter.org or (800) We Stutter.
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