Interactive lecture for people who stutter and parents of children who stutter
If stuttering shapes your everyday life – or your child’s – these two hours are dedicated to you. Prof. Vivian Sisskin answers directly and without dry professional jargon, with room for the questions you may have been carrying for years.
Stuttering is not just about speech
There is a whole emotional world to it as well. And most of it is hidden below the surface: fear of how others will react, hiding one’s identity, avoiding words and situations.
Key benefits – stuttering is no longer an obstacle
- Freedom from the mental burden of worrying about how others will react.
- Developing the feeling “I stutter, and I matter”.
- Connecting with other people; communication as a source of joy, not stress!
Before and after – the effects of the ARTS® approach
Before
- Chasing fluency
- Tension
- More stuttering
- Hiding and substituting words
- Avoiding speaking situations
After
- Comfortable speech
- Relaxed speech
- No tension
- Confidence in speaking
- Free self-expression
How to prepare
Send your question in advance via the contact form, and Prof. Sisskin will answer it during the lecture.
Practical information and FAQ
Where do the events take place?
At Split Technology Park (Tehnološki park Split). Detailed directions and parking information are sent to registered participants by email.
How much are the tickets?
Two-day workshop for professionals: €300. Interactive lecture: €70. Tickets are sold through Adriaticket; places are limited.
In which language are the events held?
In English, with interpretation into Croatian.
Can I send a question in advance?
Yes. Participants of both events can send their questions to horizonsofvoice@gmail.com, and Prof. Sisskin will answer them during the workshop and the lecture.
Who are the collaborators at the workshop?
Prof. Sisskin’s collaborators – people who have completed or are going through the ARTS® programme – will share their experience and be available for further questions. Volunteers from the Horizons of Voice Association, who are also people who stutter, take part in a panel and in the group therapy demonstration.
Can I take part if I am not a speech-language pathologist?
The workshop is also intended for psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors. The lecture on 17 October is open to everyone – people who stutter, parents and the general public.
I am coming from abroad. Is the event open to participants from neighbouring countries?
Yes, and we are looking forward to welcoming them.
Date, venue and tickets
17 October 2026
Tickets are on sale through Adriaticket.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Mature teenagers are welcome at the interactive lecture, with the understanding that the speaker will talk openly about stuttering. We want to make sure your child feels comfortable.
Association members are entitled to a discount. The discount is applied by entering a promo code when buying your ticket. More about becoming a member.
- Ticket price
- 70 €