You’re Not Alone Videos

The Stuttering Springboard is committed to helping people who stutter springboard to the next level and educate the population on what it means to be a person who stutters.  These short video clips are focused on providing guidance to people who stutter, at different transition periods, as well as education to parents on how to work with their children who stutter. They are told through real life stories ….

Other Stuttering Organizations

The Stuttering Springboard is working with other leading advocacy organizations for people who stutter to develop a shared plan to fundamentally change public misperception about stuttering and promote stuttering awareness and education. Below is a list of organizations you may want to explore to learn more about stuttering and stuttering resources.

• The Center for Childhood Communication at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-childhood-communication
• Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter https://www.friendswhostutter.org/
• National Stuttering Association: https://westutter.org/
• The Stuttering Foundation: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
• SAY The Stuttering Association for the Young: https://www.say.org/
• Change and Impact: https://changeandimpactinc.org/

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about stuttering, answered by members of the stuttering community.

Q: My child stutters, should I finish their sentence if I know what they’re going to say?

A: No, it is better to be patient and let them finish the sentence on their own.

Q: Should I attend speech therapy with my son who stutters?

A: We definitely think this is something you should consider. It’s important to talk to the speech therapist about this. The benefit is that you can work with your son at home, and be a part of his journey.

Q: I know someone who stutters and I want to ask him a question. Should I avoid engaging him in conversation?

A: Every person has unique preferences and comfort levels, but in general, asking genuine questions is a great way to engage with people who stutter. Most stutterers just wish to be treated with dignity and respect. Give them the time they need, be an active listener, and enjoy the conversation.