Tongue Tied - Hardcoverby Jason Heffler (Author) Jason Heffler is an author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self esteem. As a child, Heffler was cruelly bullied for his stutter, knocking his self acceptance. But he eventually decided to "own" his speech disorder rather than be defined by