Trusted Resources
We want you to have access to the latest information, research, and trusted resources about stuttering.
SAY’s Letter to Teachers, School Administrators, and Program Leaders About Stuttering
We are pleased to provide a letter from SAY for parents and caregivers to share with teachers, school administrators, activity leaders, coaches, and other important figures in the life of a child who stutters. It provides information about stuttering, listening tips, and other ways to support children who stutter in the classroom and in online learning platforms.
You can download a PDF of our letter below. If you’d like a customized version, we are glad to help. Drop us an email at info@say.org, anytime!
SAY is always here!
In addition to the programs and information we offer here at SAY, we are also happy to provide an extensive list of organizations that support people who stutter, their families, and the clinicians who serve them.
American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering & Fluency Disorders (ABSCF) is an organization that recognizes stuttering specialists, disseminates information about becoming a stuttering specialist, and provides a list of specialists organized alphabetically and by state. Visit stutteringspecialists.org.
The American Institute for Stuttering offers treatment to people who stutter and support to their families. Learn more at stutteringtreatment.org.
FRIENDS: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter is a national organization created to provide a network of support for children and teens who stutter, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Visit friendswhostutter.org.
International Stuttering Association (ISA) is an international association comprised of national groups guided by a board of directors with the aim of helping others understand stuttering. Visit isastutter.org.
Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children is a UK-based organization that helps children, young people, and adults who stammer through individually-tailored therapy delivered by highly experienced specialists. They are supported by Whittington Health NHS Trust, Action for Stammering Children, and the Stuttering Foundation. Visit michaelpalincentreforstammering.org.
National Stuttering Association (NSA) is dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals through support, education, advocacy, and research. Visit westutter.org.
Stamily is an international community for persons aged 18 years and older and their allies. We are rich in diversity and bound by one shared experience: we stutter. Stamily aims to innovate, create a safe space, and connect the stuttering community. Visit stamily.org.
StutterTalk is a weekly podcast where the hosts talk openly about stuttering and interview people who stutter who are leaders in the field. SAY has been featured on a broad range of podcast interviews. Visit stuttertalk.com.
Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA) Founded more than 65 years ago, the Stuttering Foundation provides free online resources, services, and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. The SFA is a valuable resource for Speech-Language Pathologists working in schools, clinics, or privately with children of all ages, and provides a list, by state, of Speech-Language Pathologists that specialize in stuttering. Visit stutteringhelp.org.
Stuttering Home Page provides information about stuttering for people who stutter and professionals who work them. Visit stutteringhomepage.com.
Theravive is a network of licensed therapists and psychologists committed to helping people receive the best mental health care available. Through building bridges with others, they continually strive to lower mental health stigma. Visit www.theravive.com/
Word Stuttering & Cluttering Organization (WSCO) is an international, interdisciplinary organization devoted to the understanding and management of fluency disorders, and to the improvement in the quality of life of people with fluency disorders. Visit www.thewsco.org
SAY’s Life-Changing Programs
We believe that every young person who stutters has a voice that deserves to be heard. SAY empowers, supports, and advocates for young people who stutter, fostering confidence, community, and a world that listens. SAY builds a community of acceptance, friendship, and encouragement where kids and teens who stutter can develop the confidence and communication skills they need to thrive. Learn more about these SAY programs, and please submit an Inquiry Form with any questions.
SAY: Speech
SAY’s speech therapy program is led by a licensed speech-language pathologist and board-certified stuttering specialist. SAY: Speech embraces a holistic approach to stuttering therapy that addresses the individual needs and goals of each child and their family. We currently offer services to families in DC, MD, and NY for ages 3-18. Download our Speech Therapy Brochure.
Confident Voices: NYC
SAY’s award-winning weekend creative arts program takes place in New York City throughout the school year, inspiring imagination and empowerment through collaboration and connection. This project-based program for young people who stutter, ages 8-18, provides a unique forum for participants to express their thoughts, ideas, and dreams freely. Download our Confident Voices Brochure.
Camp SAY
Our 2-week ACA-accredited, sleepaway summer camp for young people who stutter, ages 8-18, combines an exceptional traditional camp experience with specialized programs and activities designed to build confidence, improve communication skills, and forge enduring friendships. Download our Camp SAY Brochure.
SAY: DC
This free weekly creative arts program is offered throughout the school year in Washington, DC, where young people who stutter are supported and encouraged to find their voice. Through the power of listening, artmaking, and connection, participants ages 5-18 come together to create a community of fun, creativity, and imagination.
Camp SAY: Across the USA
SAY’s regional mini–Day Camp weekend programs bring the transformative Camp SAY experience to cities across the country. Camp SAY: Across the USA is specially designed for kids who stutter, providing fun, self-discovery, and the opportunity to forge lasting bonds with new friends from their area.
My Stutter Project
This unique online program provides a brave and welcoming space for young people who stutter, ages 8-18. Through creative workshops, community, and encouragement, participants build confidence, communication, and self-advocacy skills in a space where others truly understand what they’re going through.
