Since its establishment in 1999, the NSA Research Committee has been at the forefront of advancing our understanding of stuttering through a variety of research initiatives. Below is a comprehensive list of both current and past NSA Research Committee-approved projects, showcasing the ongoing efforts to improve knowledge and interventions related to stuttering.
Active Stuttering Research Projects
Stuttering Mindsets
Researcher: Megan Arney
Contact: Megan Arney
Approved Until: 10/28/2025
Details: [View Info]
Impact of hope, humor, and self-stigma on flourishing and acceptance in adults who stutter
Researcher: Laura Plexico, PhD, CCC-SLP
Contact: Emma Childs
Approved Until: 10/22/2025
Details: [View Flyer]
Sequencing and Initiation in Normal and Disordered Speech Production
Researcher: Frank Guenther, PhD
Contact: Jackie Kim
Approved Until: 10/22/2025
Details: [View Flyer]
The impact of real-time listener reactions on stuttering
Researcher: Courtney Margulis, MA, CCC-SLP
Contact: Courtney Margulis
Approved Until: 10/22/2025
Details: [View Info]
Caregivers and Parents of Preschoolers who Stutter: Parent Survey Project
Researcher: Ryan Millager, MS, CCC-SLP
Contact: Ryan Millager
Approved Until: 10/22/2025
Details: [View Flyer]
Making Voice-Activated AI Accessible and Fair to People Who Stutter
Researcher: J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCF-S, F-ASHA
Contact: Dr. J. Scott Yaruss
Approved Until: 6/17/2025
Details: [View Abstract]
The Impact of Attending Support Group Conferences on the Experiences of Adolescents Who Stutter (Ages 13-17)
Researcher: Joy Kling, M.A., CCC-SLP
Contact: Joy Kling
Approved Until: 6/16/2025
Details: [Download Flyer]
Social Network Analysis of Adults Who Stutter
Researcher: Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP
Contact: Dr. Naomi Rodgers
Approved Until: 6/14/2025
Details: [View Survey]
Stuttering in the Real World: Quantifying Variability to Improve Measurement Reliability and Validity
Researcher: J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCF-S, F-ASHA
Contact: Dr. J. Scott Yaruss
Approved Until: 6/14/2025
Details: [More Info]
How the Perception of the Listener Impacts Stuttering in Early Childhood
Researcher: Haley Warner, M.S., CCC-SLP
Contact: Haley Warner
Approved Until: 5/01/2025
Details: [View Abstract]
Exploring Parents’ Experiences Collaboratively Working with Speech-Language Pathologists to Address the Emotional Component of Stuttering in School-Aged Children
Researcher: Amanda Elias, M.A., CCC-SLP
Contact: Amanda Elias
Approved Until: 4/29/2025
Details: [View Flyer] / [Complete Eligibility Survey]
The Influence of Emotional Regulation Practices on the Experience of Stuttering in Adults
Researchers: Dr. Julia Hollister & Liveem Tharakan
Contact: Dr. Julia Hollister / Liveem Tharakan
Approved Until: 2/22/2025
Details: [More Info]
Late Onset Stuttering: Framework for Understanding and Management
Researcher: Alhanoof Sahrah
Contact: Alhanoof Sahrah
Approved Until: 6/30/2024
Details: [More Info]
The Effects of Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Traditional Fluency-Enhancing Techniques on Stuttering Frequency, Speaking Confidence, and Quality of Life in Adolescents and Adults via Telepractice
Researcher: Vicki Brumberg
Contact: Vicki Brumberg
Approved Until: 12/18/2024
Details: [View Flyer]
A Normative and Comparative Investigation of the Behavior Assessment Battery for School-Age Children and Adolescents Who Stutter
Researcher: Dr. Martine Vanryckeghem
Contact: Dr. Martine Vanryckeghem
Approved Until: 11/09/2024
Details: [View Flyer]
If you have any questions about the research process or would like to know more about a specific project, please contact the NSARC Chair Angela Medina, Ph.D., CCC-SLP or our National Office.
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