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Welcome to the South Dakota Chapters of the National Stuttering Association!

NSA Chapters welcome people who stutter, their families and SLPs and provide a welcoming and supportive environment for them. Come join us!

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We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you!

Depends on the chapter type, adults who stutter make up the majority of our attendees but we also welcome family members, Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and anyone with a special interest in stuttering!

Your Chapter Leader may prepare a topic for the meeting or might open the floor for discussion and see where things go. Some chapters may also host social events outside of the traditional chapter meeting. The magic of the NSA is just being among other people who stutter, building connections, and having fun while doing it! NSA Chapters give people who stutter, their families and SLPs, a chance to connect and have fun-filled experiences together!

While you don’t need to RSVP before attending, it’s always a good idea to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) before the meeting to let them know you’re coming. We love knowing who to look for at a meeting!

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Benefits of Joining an NSA Chapter

There are so many benefits of joining an NSA Chapter! We’re glad you’ve taken the first step of learning more about NSA Chapters. We hope you’ll decide to take the plunge and go to your first chapter meeting!

Gaining a Stuttering Community

The NSA’s motto is “If you stutter, you’re not alone” and that couldn’t be more true when you join your local NSA Chapter!

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Greater Self-Acceptance & Self-Esteem

We welcome everyone in all stages of their stuttering journey. We are learning to accept our stuttering together and feel good about ourselves!

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Examining our Stuttering Goals

We learn to view stuttering not as good or bad, but as neutral, and to realize that all stuttering goals are valid.

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HEAR FROM

Our Chapter Leaders

Chapter Leaders are the backbone of the NSA! They are active members of the stuttering community and have a passion for improving the lives of people who stutter and their families. Hear what they have to say about being involved in the NSA!

My biggest piece of advice for people who stutter is to find your stuttering people! Get involved in your local NSA Chapter, attend NSA events, be a part of online stuttering groups. The NSA has been life changing for me because I've found life long friends who I can go to during hard stuttering days and who have made my life so much richer!
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Sarah OnofriBoston, MA
I was inspired to become an NSA Chapter Leader because I found support groups to be such a powerful way for PWS to connect, support one another, and feel validated about their experiences of dealing with stuttering in a world that largely doesn't accept it as another way of speaking. The support group has always been good to me, therefore I would like to provide that space for others who can benefit from it as well!
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Rupert JohnsonRochester, NY
I felt inspired to become a Chapter Leader after attending an NSA conference to learn more about stuttering. I left with a desire to connect those that stutter in my community so they truly did not feel alone in their journey.
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Amanda EliasMonroe, LA
I felt so welcomed at my first ever NSA chapter meeting. I knew I wanted to help others facing the same hardships as I once did.
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Tommy TurkovicManhattan, NY
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