Since its creation in 1999, the NSA Research Committee has approved numerous research projects aimed at improving our knowledge about stuttering. Here you will find a comprehensive list of NSA Research Committee-approved projects, both current and past.
Title | Primary Researcher |
Contact | Approved Until |
Abstract/Survey |
---|---|---|---|---|
Making Voice-Activated AI Accessible and Fair to People Who Stutter | J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCF-S, F-ASHA | Dr. J. Scott Yaruss | 6/17/2025 | View Abstract |
The Impact of Attending Support Group Conferences on the Experiences of Adolescents Who Stutter ages 13-17 | Joy Kling, M.A., CCC-SLP | Joy Kling | 6/16/2025 | Download Flyer |
Social Network Analysis of Adults Who Stutter | Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Naomi Rodgers | 6/14/2025 | View Survey |
Stuttering in the Real World: Quantifying Variability to Improve Measurement Reliability and Validity | J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCF-S, F-ASHA | Dr. J. Scott Yaruss | 6/14/2025 | More Info |
Understanding the Experience of Stuttering and Cluttering | J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCF-S, F-ASHA | Dr. J. Scott Yaruss | 6/14/2025 | View Surveys |
How the perception of the listener impacts stuttering in early childhood | Haley Warner, M.S., CCC-SLP | Haley Warner | 5/01/2025 | View Abstract |
Exploring Parent’s Experiences Collaboratively Working with Speech-Language Pathologists to Address the Emotional Component of Stuttering in School-Aged Children Receiving Stuttering Treatment in the Public School System | Amanda Elias, M.A., CCC-SLP | Amanda Elias | 4/29/2025 | View Flyer / Complete Eligibility Survey |
Anticipation of Stuttering and the PAiS | Robert Bies | Robert Bies | 2/22/2025 | View Survey |
The Influence of Emotional Regulation Practices on the Experience of Stuttering in Adults | Dr. Julia Hollister & Liveem Tharakan | Dr. Julia Hollister / Liveem Tharakan | 2/22/2025 | More Info |
Late Onset Stuttering: Framework for understanding and management | Alhanoof Sahrah | Alhanoof Sahrah | 6/30/2024 | 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 who Stutter via Telepractice | Vicki Brumberg | Vicki Brumberg | 12/18/2024 | View Flyer |
A normative and comparative investigation of the Behavior Assessment Battery for school-age children and adolescents who stutter | Dr. Martine Vanryckeghem | Dr. Martine Vanryckeghem | 11/09/2024 | View Flyer |
Rhythm Production and Processing in Children and Adults Who Stutter | Janina Boecher | Ms. Janina Boecher | 10/22/2024 | View Flyer |
Exploring Sensorimotor and Interoceptive Awareness in Stuttering | Hazel Malcolm | Ms. Hazel Malcolm | 10/22/2024 | View Survey |
Multiple Stigmas, Social Identities, and Stuttering: A Perspective on LGBTQ+ People Who Stutter | Dr. James Mancinelli | Dr. James Mancinelli | 10/22/2024 | View Flyer |
Temporal Processing in Adults Who Stutter | Samira Anderson, AuD, PhD | Dr. Samira Anderson | 10/22/2024 | View Flyer |
Parents of Individuals Who Stutter: Exploring Experiences and Stages of Change | Sadaf Salehi | Ms. Sadaf Salehi | 10/22/2024 | View Survey |
Exploring Caregivers and Speech Language Pathologist’s Practices Related to Acknowledging Stuttering with Preschoolers | Cara Singer, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Cara Singer | 10/22/2024 | View Flyer |
Social Isolation and the Experience of Stuttering | Seth Tichenor, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Seth Tichenor | 10/22/2024 | View Survey |
What Do People Who Stutter Want From Speech Therapy? | Matthew Phillips | Matthew Phillips | 07/24/2024 | View Flyer / View Survey |
Transitions to Life After High School for Students Who Stutter: Stakeholder Perspectives | Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Naomi Rodgers | 06/22/2024 | View Flyer |
Neural oscillations underlying speech perception and production in stuttering | Shanley Treleaven, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Shanley Treleaven | 06/20/2024 | View Flyer |
The experiences of migrants to the United States who stutter: A replication study | Victoria Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP | Dr. Victoria Reynolds | 06/20/2024 | View Flyer |
Exploring the Potential Effectiveness of a Mindfulness App on Emotion Regulation, Speech Fluency, and Stigma Resistance Among People Who Stutter | Juhee Kim | Juhee Kim | 06/20/2024 | View Flyer |
How variability in fluency levels impacts communication and psychological aspects of stuttering | Eddie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP | Eddie Brown | 06/19/2024 | View Flyer |
Trait mindfulness and the experience of stuttering | Megan Arney, MS, CCC-SLP | Megan Arney | 06/19/2024 | View Flyer |
Approved Research Project Archive
If you have any questions about whether a specific project has been reviewed by the NSARC, please contact the NSARC Chair Angela Medina, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (Angela@westutter.org) or our National Office.