Readers, do you know what “stuttering” means? It’s when someone has trouble speaking smoothly. Their words might get stuck or repeat. But guess what? There’s a special day to help us understand and care for friends who stutter. It’s called International Stuttering Awareness Day.

Every year, on October 22, people learn about stuttering, share stories, and help each other feel brave and safe to talk.

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The Special Day

• International Stuttering Awareness Day is a day to learn and care. On this day, people talk about stuttering and how it feels. We learn that it’s okay to stutter and that everyone is special.
• This special day started because of people who care. They came together to share stories and support friends who stutter. In 1998, a day was picked to celebrate every year. October 22 is a day of learning and caring.
• Stuttering Awareness Day helps us be kind and patient. We learn to listen and understand. Friends who stutter feel safe and loved on this day. And always remember, it’s what you say, not how you say it!

Learning Together

• Long ago, there were no special days for stuttering. But people who stuttered created groups. They shared stories and felt strong together. Sharing made them brave and helped others understand stuttering.
• There are many ways to stutter, and each person is unique. Stuttering doesn’t make anyone less. Every voice is important. On this day, we learn that it’s okay to take time to speak.
• We can all help friends who stutter feel safe. By being kind, patient, and listening well, we make the world a nicer place for everyone. Understanding stuttering is a step towards a world full of kindness.

One Size Does Not Fit All

• The theme this year tells us every person is different. Some people stutter, and that’s okay. Every voice is special and has magical stories to tell.
• There are events and activities on this day. We play, learn, and grow together. Each activity helps us understand stuttering better. And every story shared makes the world kinder.
• Kindness is a superpower we all have. On Stuttering Awareness Day, and every day, let’s use this power. Let’s make everyone feel loved, listened to, and important.

Readers, stuttering is a part of our colorful world. Some of us stutter, and some of us don’t. But every voice is magical. International Stuttering Awareness Day is a day of kindness, learning, and sharing. We remember that every friend is special. We learn, we care, and together, we fill the world with kindness and understanding, making it a happy place for everyone!

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