Many times, people who stutter do not know where to turn for help. They may ask friends, family members, physicians, and others where to get the best information about stuttering. If you have patients who stutter, you can help by connecting them with the National Stuttering Association. We are dedicated to providing helpful resources that can change people's lives for the better.
Following is information about just a few of our services...You can get more information by exploring the rest of this website, by calling us at (800) We Stutter, or by email us at physicians@WeStutter.org.
Local Support Group Chapters. The NSA provides support for individuals who stutter and their families through two types of local chapters: Family Support Groups and Adult Support Groups. The Family Support Groups are designed to empower children and their parents to deal with the many issues they face as they come to terms with the child’s stuttering. Adult Support Groups address a wide range of issues from speaking confidence, to work-place concerns, to everyday life situations.
Publications. The NSA’s publications are designed to provide information about stuttering to a wide variety of audiences, including children and adults who stutter, family members, educators, employers, physicians, speech-language pathologists, and others. NSA publications include posters, pamphlets, books, and brochures. We also publish several newsletters to keep members connected. Letting Go is a monthly newsletter that provides hope and support for teens and adults who stutter. Stutter Buddies is a quarterly newsletter designed by and for children who stutter. Teens who stutter support each other with Our Voices, an insert included with Letting Go. Finally, parents can benefit from Connections, Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment through the NSA’s newest quarterly newsletter, CARE.
Annual Conference. The NSA’s annual conference brings together hundreds of people who stutter, family members, speech-language professionals, and primary care providers seeking insights into stuttering. Keynote speakers bring messages of hope and empowerment to people who stutter. Presentations help people who stutter increase their understanding of the problem. Workshops help participants improve their communication and self-esteem. A full 3-day youth program brings young people who stutter and their families together in a supportive and helpful environment. The many planned and unplanned social events are not only great fun -- they also help participants make connections with others who have shared the same challenges and triumphs in dealing with their stuttering.
We hope you will refer your patients to the National Stuttering Association so they can take advantage of all we have to offer. It can make all the difference! |
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