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Holly Lomheim retires after 30 years of dedication to people who stutter

  • 17 September 2024
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Finding My Voice: Kenny M'Pindou's Journey with Stuttering

  • 14 August 2024
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Reclaiming the Voice

  • 24 June 2024
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Speech-language pathology student inspired by ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 20 May 2024
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From video game designer to speech-language pathology student

  • Jon Pullin
  • 14 May 2024
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Kenny M’Pindou, la victoire au-delà du terrain

  • ici.radio-canada.ca
  • 13 May 2024
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ISTAR helps nine-year-old find his voice

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 6 March 2024
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Rhodes Scholar writes a children’s book inspired by her ISTAR experience

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 12 January 2024
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Speaking through art: PhD grad finds new ways for concussion patients to express themselves

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 22 November 2023
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Overcoming stuttering to command the stage

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 20 October 2023
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Hard work, perseverance bring great rewards in speech and in sport, says ISTAR client Ken M’Pindou

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 15 September 2023
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Some Stutter Luh! S4E 15 Echoed Words

  • Some Stutter, Luh!- YouTube
  • 25 August 2023
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ISTAR provides therapy and support to Edmonton man after a head injury

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 1 May 2023
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ISTAR experience provides precious confidence booster to young girl struggling with speech issues

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 10 February 2023
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Social robots have the potential to supplement stuttering treatment

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 21 October 2022
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Lifelong stutterer makes tremendous progress, becomes a donor to help others access program

  • Jon Pullin
  • 25 May 2022
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New Honourary Patron for ISTAR

  • 1 November 2021
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A magical feeling

  • AnneMarie Aguilar
  • 22 October 2021
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Home away from home

  • AnneMarie Aguilar
  • 31 May 2021
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Long time ISTAR volunteer and donor receives crucial speech therapy thanks to donors

  • Amanda Anderson
  • 28 January 2021
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Student undergoes unexpected transformation during time at stuttering institute

  • Kate Dawson
  • 22 October 2020
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ISTAR clinician, researcher exploring speech therapy techniques for post-concussion clients

  • Kate Dawson
  • 17 September 2020
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“It was a game-changer for me”: Long-time donor’s early experiences inspire him to keep giving back

  • Kate Dawson
  • 27 August 2020
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UAlberta speech therapy clinic offering virtual appointments during COVID-19

  • Amanda Anderson
  • 29 July 2020
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'We always practice together!' Mother and son share stuttering journey, teamwork ahead of Mother's Day

  • Rehab Med Communications
  • 7 May 2020
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Elks funding helps eight-year-old receive crucial therapy from ISTAR

  • Amanda Anderson
  • 15 April 2020
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'I was out of the cage and I was free'

  • 28 October 2019
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A work of devotion: Newly retired speech-language pathologist reflects on passionate career at ISTAR

  • Jon Pullin
  • 3 September 2019
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ISTAR client-turned-volunteer giving back to children, youth and adults who stutter

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 21 August 2019
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'A piece of the puzzle': Speech-language pathology student credits ISTAR with setting her up for success

  • Jonathan Pullin
  • 8 August 2019
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Four-year-old boy gives his mom the chance to hear him say "Happy Mother’s Day"

  • Jonathan Pullin
  • 10 May 2019
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'They have truly changed our lives': Elks, ISTAR help give young stutterer his confidence back

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 12 March 2019
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"I felt like I was given a new chance at life"

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 13 December 2018
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Study by U of A institute hopes to better understand stuttering

  • 6 December 2018
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ISTAR client turned volunteer finds passion for speech-language pathology

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 6 December 2018
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Learning (and shining) among the stars

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 9 November 2018
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New UAlberta study could be key to unlocking speech variability in stutterers

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 22 October 2018
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'Invisible injuries': Client sheds light on speech challenges after brain injury

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 25 September 2018
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Talking about talking: Clients, clinicians share stuttering stories during event at West Edmonton Mall

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 16 May 2018
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A mother's love: Stuttering treatment creates unbreakable bond between mother and son

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 11 May 2018
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New space, new confidence: ISTAR Calgary clinic expanding to continue helping those who stutter

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 26 April 2018
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Around the world in 21 days: Buddhist monk makes the journey to find his voice

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 17 April 2018
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'I couldn't be more thankful': Elks, ISTAR give nine-year-old his voice back

  • Amanda McCarthy
  • 6 March 2018
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Speaking from experience: Clients bring stuttering awareness to West Edmonton Mall

  • 13 May 2017
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MOTHER'S DAY FEATURE: With a little help from mom, dad and the Elks, five-year-old gains the confidence to tackle stuttering and learn three languages

  • 10 May 2017
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VALENTINE'S DAY FEATURE: One man's love created a legacy

  • 14 February 2017
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Best-selling author donates portion of book sales to celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day

  • 21 October 2016
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Reaching a new octave: How stuttering treatment helped grow a mother-daughter relationship

  • 6 May 2016
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Institute for Stuttering Research and Treatment receives $500K from Alberta Elks Foundation to be a 'home' to children who stutter

  • 22 March 2016
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UAlberta, Telus partnership helps treat stuttering from a distance

  • 22 October 2014

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