Stuttering blunder from down under.

• Position: Your Life - Brief article

While the findings are important to the stuttering community, the headlines topping reports about a new Australian study on preschoolers' stuttering are creating concerns for the Stuttering Foundation, Memphis, Tenn.

"Headlines heralding 'Preschoolers' Stuttering Not Harmful' send a mixed message to parents--one that could be troublesome for children who stutter. Our biggest concern is that parents will just see these headlines and read no further," emphasizes Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation.

"For decades, we have advocated that parents should gather credible information about stuttering and seek early intervention, but these headlines seem to indicate there is little cause for concern or no immediate need to seek help. In many cases, this approach is just not acceptable.

"The biggest...