Albert, Duke of York began to see speech therapist Lionel Logue in a desperate bid to cure his lifelong stammer. Little did the two men know that this unlikely friendship would ultimately save the House of Windsor from collapse. The amiable Logue gave the shy young Duke the skills and the confidence to stand and deliver before a crowd. And when his elder brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry for love, 'Bertie' was able to assume the reins of power as King George VI.
The Oscar-winning movie of the same title is available on DVD, and the book is also available on audio.
A resource and teaching tool for speech-language pathologists, teachers, parents, and physicians that provides information about what stuttering looks and sounds like, explores the concerns associated with stuttering in the school-age child, and shows speech therapy in action by renowned specialists with school-age children."
VHS, 1997, 38 minutes
“…a writer who is both a practicing physician and former researcher on stuttering examines the medical roots of the problem and, hoping to bring alleviation, shares his findings. He defines stuttering as a medical condition that is neurologically based or inherited. In clear language he explains the basics of brain anatomy and function, tells of the latest scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment of stuttering, and explains the difference in acquired stuttering and Tourette syndrome. Using examples from his practice, he details effective treatments, including speech therapy and medications. Understanding Stuttering concludes with practical tips on how to converse with those who stutter and lists organizations that provide additional information and support.”
