What might a parent look for that would indicate a therapy model is outdated or ineffective?

This is a tough question to answer. In general, treatment that focuses on fluency to the exclusion of more balanced goals for improving communication and reducing the burden of stuttering […]

How much emphasis should be placed on carry-over of speech strategies and techniques at home?

This depends on a lot of several key factors. Perhaps the two most important are the child’s age and the specific goals the child is working toward in therapy. For […]

How often is an IEP reviewed?

The IEP serves as documentation for speech-language therapy. Progress must be reported quarterly at the same time that report cards go out to general education students. Progress reports address [...]

As kids transition from elementary school to middle school and then to high school, how can parents ensure their child’s speech therapy model transitions with them?

Parents should take time to get to know their school SLP and begin early to advocate for their elementary school child in an effective and supportive manner. I also recommend […]

Are there ways to save on travel and lodging costs?

Given the premier downtown location, we are fortunate to have once again secured an amazing group rate, but we do have some great options to help reduce the overall costs of […]

Who can attend the NSA conference?

People who stutter (young and old!), as well as their families, are encouraged to attend. There is a variety of programming for people of all ages, as well as for […]

Which airport do I fly into?

The nearest airports are Midway Airport (MDW) which is 25 minutes from hotel or O’Hare Int’l (ORD) which is 35 minutes from the hotel. Websites such as Expedia and Orbitz […]

When should I plan to get to the conference?

Arrive at the hotel and check in no later than Wednesday afternoon. Workshops will begin at mid-day on Wednesday, and you won’t want to miss any of the opportunities to […]

This will be my first conference. Why should I attend?

The National Stuttering Association Annual Conference really does offer something for everyone, including people who stutter, their families and speech language pathologists. Many of our [...]