Emirati advocate plans to build centre in Abu Dhabi to help people who stutter
Farah Al Qaissieh and her younger brother Mansour shared more than being part of the same family when they were growing up. Both stuttered , and they often talked about the teasing and awkward moments they faced. While her brother was outgoing, Ms Al Qaissieh began avoiding situations where she might have to speak. One memory from school stayed with her. When she was about 11, she raised her hand…
Farah Al Qaissieh and her brother Mansour both stuttered as children, facing teasing and awkward situations. While Mansour remained active, Farah began avoiding speaking. After an incident at school, she stopped raising her hand to read aloud and joined online games to socialize. Farah has now launched the Stutter Community in Abu Dhabi, aiming to create a dedicated center for people who stutter.
She hopes to bring back in-person meetups and events for children and teens in 2027. The center would bring together speech therapists, psychologists, schools, universities, and employers to make environments more inclusive for people with stuttering. About 1% of the world's population stutters, with many children outgrowing it, but treatment can help manage the condition.
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