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Tellin' stories

Open Day for children and young people who stammer, families and professionals

When: Sunday, April 27th, 11-4pm
Where: Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
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Venue details below)

Tellin' stories: Open Day flyer - link to pdf file.
Link to printable pdf of Open Day flyer.
-Fun sessions for children and young people who stammer
-Meet other young people who stammer and talk together
-Young adults who stammer share their experiences
-Discussion groups for parents, led by speech therapists
-Presentation on stammering and approaches to therapy
-Learn about the BSA Scotland Summer 'Scool
-Crèche - games, toys, crafts for young children who stammer/siblings (2+)
Full provisional programme below...

Come for the entire day or just drop by for some information and support.
Refreshments and light lunch (by donation).
It all amounts to a fun and worthwhile day out - so please join us!

To find out more or secure places...

Please contact: BSA Scotland, 8 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4HP
Telephone: 08453 303 800 E-mail: bsascotland@stammering.org
And/or print, complete and return the tear off slip on our Open Day flyer (pdf).
You can also turn up on the day, however, priority places in workshops will be given to those who have pre-booked.

Venue details

43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is situated half way along the Royal Mile, downhill from the Castle and North Bridge, a short walk from Waverley train station and Princes Street. Free parking should be available nearby as the event is on a Sunday.

Provisional programme

10.30 - 11am
Registration/refreshments
11 - 11.30am
Welcome
Robin Harper MSP
Young adults who stammer tell their story
11.40am - 12.30pm
Workshops
-Puppet and storymaking workshop (6-9)
-Dealing with teasing and bullying (10+)
-What do we know about stammering? (parents/professionals)
-CD Roms - supporting stammering pupils (parents/professionals)
-Creche (2+)
12.30 - 1.15pm
Lunch
1.15 - 1.35pm
Young adults who stammer tell their story
1.45 - 2.30pm
Workshops
-Games and drama (6-9)
-Puppet and storymaking workshop (10+)
-Parent discussion group with speech therapists
-Crèche (2+)
2.30 - 3pm
Refreshments
3 - 3.45pm
Workshops
-Games and drama (10+)
-Speaking Circle for kids (6-9, 10+)
-BSA Scotland Summer 'Scool
-Crèche (2+)
3.45 - 4pm
My story - children and young people take to the stage

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