“SAY has strengthened my advocacy for my child, so I can empower him to be himself every day!”
Support Starts Here
You want your child to feel confident, understood, and free to be themselves. We’re here to help make that happen. If you’re a parent or a caregiver of a child who stutters, you might recognize some of these feelings:
- Worrying about how your child is treated at school, or whether other kids “get it”
- Wishing you knew other families who understand what your day-to-day is actually like
- Wanting to help but not always knowing how, or worrying you might say the wrong thing
- Watching your child hold back — in class, with friends, in everyday moments — and wishing they felt free to speak up
- Searching for a place where your child doesn’t have to explain themselves or feel different
- Hoping your child grows up knowing that stuttering is okay, and that it will never hold them back from the life they want
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. For 25 years, SAY has offered comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social, and emotional impacts of stuttering. Through summer camp, regional day camps, speech therapy, and creative arts programs, 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.
We’ve seen the incredible transformation that happens when young people who stutter are given the time, support, and space to speak and truly be heard — and we’ve seen what it means for parents to watch that transformation happen.
You already know how much confidence and self-esteem shape your child’s everyday world. You know how isolating it can feel when your child doesn’t know anyone else who stutters. We’re here to change that for your child, and for you.
Our Programs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In addition to the tremendous support we provide for these children, we also offer programs and support for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
SAY: Parents Program
Join SAY: Parents, our free monthly parents and caregivers group! Discover a supportive community and become your child’s best advocate and ally!
Professional Support
Learn more about all the resources and support SAY provides for educators, speech therapists, and other professionals.
