David Pinto-Duschinsky MP spoke in #PMQs to highlight the vital importance of raising awareness and ensuring every child has access to the right support. He also spotlighted the need for equitable employment for adults, ensuring a stammer is never a barrier to a career.

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

"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

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...

"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

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...

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

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

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

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!

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 💛

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

💛 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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 📧 [email protected] #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.

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

“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...

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

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

🎒 Back to School. Forward in Voice. The Stammering Support Hub is live — with FAQs, tips, and real-time support for families, schools & young people. 💬 Chat weekdays 9–12 🤖 Use StammerBot anytime 📚 Explore now → bit.ly/4mIjzLz #BackToSchool2025 #StammeringSupport

Applications open: ASC Youth Panel 🎤 Are you 15–25 in the UK and do you stammer? Shape campaigns, meet peers and build skills. 2–3 hrs/month, mostly online. Travel reimbursed. Deadline: 31 Oct 2025, 23:59 Apply: bit.ly/4nf8PnJ Qs: [email protected] #StammeringAwareness #YouthVoice

Supporter Jason Avbulimen took the Atacama Virtual Challenge up a notch with an ultramarathon to back Action for Stammering Children. Read his reflections and see how you can fundraise too. Blog: bit.ly/4g1zhif Get involved: bit.ly/47iZ3fE #StammeringAwareness

Tip Tuesday: Talking about my stammer Let people know you stammer so they can support you. ✅ Say what helps (e.g. time to speak) ✅ Ask for patience; no interruptions ✅ Share trusted resources More help: Stammer Support Hub — buff.ly/NHgM4lD #StammeringAwareness

Deadline extended → 31 Aug 📅 Hear last year’s pair Lauren × Steven on why the ASC Mentoring Programme felt transformative, self-affirming and connecting. If you stammer and want support + community, apply now: actionforstammeringchildren.org/mentoring-20...

It’s #TipTuesday! To be a great listening partner: face the young person who stammers, smile & nod, and use cues like “mhmm” or “I’m still listening.” 🔹 Find more tips at our Support Hub 👉 bit.ly/416jJTV #StammeringSupport #ActiveListening

Last chance! Applications for the ASC Mentoring Programme close 31 July! Are you 18–25 and stammer? Be matched with a mentor who stammers too. Confidence. Growth. Empowerment. 💙 💬 “It really boosted my confidence.” – Lauren, mentee 👉 Apply now: buff.ly/3whqfe7

Need some support? 🤝 Call our Support Hub Advisor on 020 3960 5003 every weekday morning for a friendly chat and expert guidance. Explore more tips & resources at our Support Hub 👉 bit.ly/3IlIlBG #StammeringSupport #YouAreNotAlone

It’s #TipTuesday! Schools: Encourage participation by modelling pauses and a slower speech rate. A calm pace gives children space to join in and feel heard. 🔹 Find more tips at our Support Hub 👉 bit.ly/3IlIlBG #StammeringSupport #InclusiveEducation

A new study from University College London is seeking UK-based parents, teachers & SLTs supporting children who stammer. Help explore the link between anxiety & stammering via a 20-minute anonymous survey—and receive a £4 Love2Shop voucher. 💙

It’s #TipTuesday! Today’s tip: Focus on the Message—listen to what someone says, not how they say it. It shows respect and support. 🔹 Find more tips & resources at our Support Hub 👉 buff.ly/XWaQpZM #StammeringSupport #InclusiveListening

Adults who stammer (18+): the University of Surrey needs you! 📣 Take part in a 2-week online self-compassion course—daily 10 min videos, short surveys & practical exercises. Boost your wellbeing and help vital research. 👉 bit.ly/44rmD7Q 📧 [email protected]

I ran 26.2 miles at the #LondonMarathon to champion kids who stammer—especially my son Lennon. 🏃‍♀️💬 Action for Stammering Children blends trusted support with fresh ideas to build confidence. 📖 Full story: bit.ly/3SUs0Gi 🌐 Get involved:https://actionforstammeringchildren.org/

A huge thank you to Samuel Hopkins for completing a Half Marathon and raising £1800 for Action for Stammering Children! Your dedication to raising awareness and supporting those with a stammer is truly inspiring. 💙 #StammeringAwareness #Fundraiser #ThankYouSamuel

100+ professionals across the UK are now using the ASC #StammerAwareness Toolkit! 8% of UK kids stammer. 60% face bullying. School should be inclusive, not isolating. 💙 📍Most users are in the Midlands – help us spread it nationwide! 🔗 bit.ly/3SD0j4M #ASCtoolkit

“I used to want to get rid of my stammer. Now, I don’t.” 💬 Lauren Burton shares how the ASC Mentoring Scheme helped her embrace her voice & stammer with pride. 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/XNk0BkA 📝 Apply to be a mentee: buff.ly/4CPIEBP #StammeringAwareness

THANK YOU! 80+ participants. 2,512.5 km covered. 83 donors. 13 fundraisers. £1,671.75 raised for children who stammer! 💬 You made the #AtacamaChallenge a huge success. Every step = real impact. 🙌 #TalkingOut #FundraisingSuccess #StammeringAwareness

Challenge Champion Alert! Huge congrats to Jason Avbulimen for smashing 795.6 km in the #AtacamaVirtualChallenge! 🌍🏃‍♂️ Rain or shine, Jason kept going and inspired us all. 👏 Big thanks to @WatertoGoUK for donating an amazing prize! 💧 #ChallengeChampion #Inspiration

“I used to want to get rid of my stammer. Now, I don’t.” 💬 Lauren Burton shares how the ASC Mentoring Scheme helped her embrace her voice & stammer with pride. 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/XNk0BkA 📝 Apply to be a mentee: buff.ly/4CPIEBP

Applications OPEN for the 2025 City St George’s Intensive Stammering Group! 🗓️ 28 July – 1 August London | Ages 13–18 ✨ ASC bursary available (course, travel, lunch covered!) 💌 Email: [email protected] 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4kkbpXZ

Just hours left! At 5 PM today, the #AtacamaChallenge wraps up. There’s still time to donate 💙 Every £ supports children who stammer through our Talking Out programme — boosting confidence, resilience + communication. Donate now: bit.ly/431ZjNx #StammeringAwareness #FinalPush #TalkingOut

Are you 18+ and stammer? Join 2 online research studies from @uniofleicester on: 🟦 Decision making & anxiety 🟦 Language preferences 📲 Each takes 15 mins + £10 prize draw! Take part: bit.ly/3YKUF42 bit.ly/3YKUF42 #StammeringVoices #ResearchOpportunity

“I thought I was the only one…” Young people who stammer often feel alone — until they find others who get it. 💬💙 👥 Our Support Hub signposts youth groups & services where real connection happens. 📲 Explore here: bit.ly/3AImXTe

One week left! The #AtacamaChallenge ends 25 May — and we’re not done yet 💬💙 ✅ Donate now ✅ Share the campaign ✅ Help support children who stammer Every £ funds our Talking Out therapy programme. Let’s finish strong 👉 bit.ly/431ZjNx 📸 Photo credit: ATACAMA Team #StammeringAwareness