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World Service,08 Nov 1998,28 mins

How to Stop a Stammer

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Why do some people stutter – and how can a stammer be controlled? Tim Shanks of the British Stammering Association gives practical advice on living with the condition, from learning not to fear your own stammer to seeking out people who sound the same.

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