It sounds so simple, but for the 80 million people who stutter – including 5% of all children – saying what you want to say can become a lifelong challenge.
About Stuttering
At SAY, we believe that education about stuttering is paramount in supporting young people who stutter and their families, and in enlightening the world around them!
Learning the facts about stuttering and sharing the firsthand, lived experiences of people who stutter is an important step toward embracing acceptance, building confidence, reducing fear and isolation, and promoting self-advocacy!
Stuttering 101 is a space where children and teens who stutter, their families and friends, and stuttering allies can access accurate and up-to-date information about stuttering and explore the stories and experiences of other people who stutter. It also provides valuable resources for speech therapists looking for comprehensive information about stuttering to inform therapy activities and child and family support strategies.
What is Stuttering and What Can I do to Help a Child Who Stutters?
Learn more about stuttering with these resources:
- Stuttering 101: The facts about stuttering, including surface behaviors, its impacts on everyday life, and how families can support young people who stutter.
- Listening Tips: Learn helpful ways to supportively listen to people who stutter.
- Trusted Resources: An extensive list of other organizations that support people who stutter, their families, and the clinicians who serve them. Includes a customizable letter for teachers, administrators, coaches, and other key figures in the lives of children who stutter.
- MY STUTTER Blog and MY STUTTER Video Series: Experience the stories and individual journeys of people who stutter.
- Back-to-School Toolkit with resources you can use and share to help children who stutter feel confident and supported at school.
We believe that every young person who stutters has a voice that deserves to be heard.
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is a national non-profit organization that empowers, supports, and advocates for young people who stutter, fostering confidence, community, and a world that listens.
For over 20 years, SAY has provided 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.
