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Friday, February 25, 2011
Stutter Experts Salute Colin Firth in 'The King's Speech' and Pray for His Oscar Gold
Posted by pece at 4:54 PM America's leading experts on the causes and cures for stutterers have saluted Colin Firth for his portrayal of stammering royal George VI in "The King's Speech"-because they insist the actor has really helped shine a light on speech impediments.
Firth is a clear favorite to claimOscars gold on Sunday, February 27 for his
portrayal of the king in the film - and officials at the American Institute for Stuttering feel the honor will be well deserved. Firth is a clear favorite to claim
Director Chamonix Sikora tells WENN, "The King's Speech" is a magnificent film, and it has had an enormous and important impact on our cause because it shows that anyone can have a stuttering disorder - even a king. We congratulate Colin for his Golden
Sikora claims more than three million Americans and 60 million people worldwide suffer from stuttering-related impediments. She adds, "Stuttering is extremely complex and often misunderstood, but help is available for anyone at any age. Whether it's early intervention for a young child or equipping someone to tackle a stressful job interview, we've been fortunate to help people gain lasting freedom from the disability of stuttering. It's a life-changing experience, both for the client and the clinician."
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