There are pivotal moments in our lives. This 13 year old just had one.

I’m not talking about his bar-mitzvah (though that’s pivotal too.)

I’m talking about Jonathan’s viral video “Stuttering: In My Own Voice.”

This young man has stepped-up and stepped-into the next chapter of his life. There is no doubt there is much more to come for Jonathan.

Within days of releasing his video on Youtube (see below) he received thousands of views!
The video is so genuine, so clear and so simple. And Jonathan stands-out as the star, the storyteller speaking with outstanding confidence and clarity.

We also give loads of deserving credit to his parents Lauren and Sean - for getting behind Jonathan with this project and more. It’s not simple to dare to follow your child’s courage, but they did. And he is all the more fortunate for it. (Clearly, this apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.)

And as Jonathan credits at the end of the film, Jonathan was gifted the opportunity to be guided and supported by Becca Grussgott, a talented and compassionate speech language pathologist at Schneider Speech. Way to go Becca!

All of us are SO VERY PROUD of Jonathan - telling his story, in his own voice.

See this video for more about Jonathan and his special project (Connecticut News12)

Please help Jonathan spread his message far and wide!

Share this page or the YouTube video and see how far he can be heard…

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