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Emirati advocate plans to build centre in Abu Dhabi to help people who stutter

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“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 to read aloud in a social studies class. Her teacher interrupted her and said: “Stop. Once you know…

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