Back to School Advice

The start of a new school year is a time of anticipation and mixed emotions. If your child stutters, here are some ways parents can help make returning to school pleasant and rewarding:

• Bring your child's teachers up to speed about stuttering with the NSA's Brochure for Educators and encourage them to visit the Information for Educators section of our web site for more information.  (Download this brochure free in PDF format or purchase it from the NSA Store.) 

• Children who stutter sometimes have problems with teasing and bullying at school.  The NSA has some advice and a booklet. 

• Visit the school speech therapist to discuss your child's therapy and ways that you can help at home.
• Encourage your child to talk about stuttering with classmates. Some kids even do class presentations about stuttering, and the NSA has a guide to help them.  (Download this brochure free in PDF format or purchase it from the NSA Store.)

• Look for a NSAKids or TWST support group near you.