ISTAR, Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research, University of Alberta

Congratulations to our May contest winner, Miller! It's awesome that you are learning at ISTAR with your brother, & help each other.

The June contest is still open - "Tell us one thing you wish others would know about stuttering," and you could be the next $25 winner.

Summer time on our mind! Join us on Sunday, June 7th for our Family Fun Day in Edmonton (see recent post), and enter our June contest now. Reply here or email [email protected] with your entry for "Tell us one thing you wish others would know about stuttering"
This can be a fun fact, personal experience, whatever you want to share!

One in six Canadians lives with a speech, language, or hearing disorder.

Through the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children, we are working to ensure children receive the care they need early in life.

Your support makes that possible.

Learn more: https://www.elksofcanada.ca/speechandhearingmonth

Speech therapy can change a child’s life.

Elks of Canada supports programs that help children overcome communication barriers so they can participate fully in school and everyday life.

Because every child deserves to be heard.

Learn more about our charity:
https://www.elksofcanada.ca/about-our-charity


-ElksCA

Corbett Hall Early Education Program | Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders The Corbett Hall Early Education Program (CHEEP) provides exceptional preschool programming to children, three to five years of age, who have been diagnosed with developmental delays. Children benefit from exposure to a language-rich preschool setting with a high adult-to-child ratio.

Today marks the 100th birthday of the late, great Marilyn Monroe--one of the most recognizable celebrities on our List of Famous People Who Stutter. READ MORE: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/content/happy-birthday-monroe

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Our big event is coming up soon! Join ISTAR in celebrating 40 years at our Family Fun Day on June 7/26 in Edmonton. Tickets $5 each at https://app.groupize.com/e/istar-2026-family-fun-day for activities, cookie decorating, a chance at prizes, lots of fun

Will we see you there?

Do you know a child or teen who stutters between the ages of 9-17? Let them know about this free camp that includes sports activities for kids who stutter on the weekend of July 18-19, 2026, which will be held at the Saville Sport Complex in Edmonton.

This is not a therapy session, but will feature a short talk by one of our ISTAR team members.

Sign up for more information at https://forms.gle/xAcFCXiPnX6d7Agu5

Congratulations to our April contest winners in the ISTAR 40th anniversary contest! Cathy & Cohen won $25 for their answer. May entries are now open - reply to our May contest post, or submit your reply to the May prompt to [email protected] for your chance to win.