ASHA is thrilled to announce its newest collaboration with the Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC: A new exhibit focused on stuttering. In addition to providing information about what stuttering is, what causes it, and how SLPs can help, the exhibit features a wide variety of people who stutter of all different ages — sharing their viewpoints and experiences. The exhibit also provides simple, supportive steps that everyone can take when interacting with people who stutter. If you’re in town for the ASHA Convention (or coming to Washington, DC, at another time), be sure to check it out! The exhibit is located in the Words Matter Gallery of the museum. A 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner, Planet Word is the only museum in the country dedicated to renewing and inspiring a love of words and language.
This visitor-recorded video reflects on the personal impact of stuttering. Stuttering, a break in the flow of speech, can affect many aspects of someone’s life, from the way they speak to their confidence and relationships. It’s the topic of our newest addition to the museum: an interactive touchscreen display in the Words Matter gallery. Developed in collaboration with The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the interactive explores stuttering from many angles: what it is, how it affects people, where it comes from, and how you can be a good communication partner to someone who stutters. You’ll hear directly from people who stutter — from actor Emily Blunt to speech-language pathologists and young people — about their experiences and what they want people to know about stuttering. Check it out the next time you visit Planet Word!
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3dExtremely honored and proud to have been part of this collaborative effort!