Camp Dream. Speak. Live.
An intensive one-week program, based on scientific evidence, for children and adolescents who stutter.
Developed by the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research at the University of Texas at Austin, this program is held annually in various locations in the USA and internationally.
Program Objectives:
- To strengthen the positive perception of the ability to establish relationships with peers;
- Develop communication skills and self-confidence in communication;
- Foster self-compassion, resilience, personal advocacy and leadership;
- Reduce the impact of stuttering on overall quality of life.
Based on two decades of research, Camp Dream. Speak. Live. "teaches" children to stutter openly, communicate with confidence and stand up for their rights.
In partnership with the Alcoitão School of Health Sciences, the Blank Center is pleased to announce the 1st Camp Dream. Speak. Live. - Portugal, which will take place from June 30 to July 4, 2025, at ESSAlcoitão, in Alcabideche.
Thanks to the guaranteed support, participation will be completely free. To express your interest, fill in the form:
Responsible for the project
Jaqueline Carmona
Assistant Professor Specialist Title Speech and language therapy
Luísa Taveira
Assistant Professor Master's degree Speech and language therapy
Jaqueline Carmona
Assistant Professor Specialist Title Speech and language therapy
Luísa Taveira
Assistant Professor Master's degree Speech and language therapy
