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Stuttering is complex, interesting, often misunderstood, and newsworthy. We’ve highlighted here a few recent news stories about stuttering and the NSA, and included a few of our own pieces.

Get Talking with Communication Challenge Cards

Our new Communication Challenge Cards are a fun, engaging, and interactive activity to get kids talking! This is a printable tool...

Communication Bingo Challenge

At the National Stuttering Association (NSA), we’re always looking for creative ways to support those who stutter in building their...

A New Approach to Self-Disclosure of Stuttering

One of the more valuable tools speech-language pathologists teach their clients is the art of self-disclosure. Research indicates people...

Remembering Russ Hicks

Russ Hicks made a lasting impact on the stuttering community, and this heartfelt tribute from Dr. Lee Reeves reflects on the impact a...

Classroom Speaking Situations

As an educator, you are an important influence on a child’s journey through their school years. You have a vital yet difficult job. The...

Celebrating Barry Liben

Not many people will leave a mark on the world like Barry Liben did. Barry was a savvy businessman, fiercely loyal friend, and proud...

Childhood Stuttering: The Pediatrician’s Role

What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder that typically emerges between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. It is...

Engaging Things To Do for NSA Meetings

Warm-Up Activities Good News As members introduce themselves, ask them to share some good news from their recent experiences. More...

Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists

At the National Stuttering Association (NSA) , our mission is to provide valuable resources and steadfast support to SLPs who play a...

Why SLPs Should Collaborate with the NSA

For those who stutter, the journey to confident communication can be challenging, but with the right support, significant progress is...

Essential Tips for Parents of Children Who Stutter

You have a child who stutters, so you know that there is no magic “overnight” cure. New and important developments in education and...

Treatment Practices for Stuttering

Treatment practices for stuttering have varied widely over the years. Some professionals advocated ignoring the stuttering behavior, in...

Other Stuttering Associations for Support

The NSA® is the largest stuttering support group in the world; however, we are not the only organization dedicated to supporting people...

Pharmaceuticals for Stuttering

Medication for stuttering has always captured the imagination of people who stutter and their families. In the future we are not likely...

Alternative Treatments for Stuttering

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a miracle cure for stuttering? Just take a pill, go though a course or plug in a device and you’ll...

Myths about Stuttering

Stuttering is a misunderstood difference in speech pattern. Research now tells us that stuttering is a neurological condition that...

Causes of Stuttering

No one speaks perfectly all the time—we all may experience some disruptions in our speech (saying "um" or "like" or repeating a word, or...

Facts About Stuttering

People who stutter experience a loss of control in the forward flow of speech. The more we understand stuttering, the better we can...

Stuttering Treatment Options

While there is currently no cure for stuttering that works consistently, across time, for all people, there are various options that may...

What Is Stuttering?

Stuttering is a difference in speech pattern involving disruptions, or “disfluencies,” in a person’s speech. People who stutter may...

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