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Stuttering Advocacy Bingo Board for the Workplace
Print out your 2026 Stuttering Advocacy Bingo Board, a flexible tool that helps people who stutter build confidence and supportive workplace environments.


From Quiet to Confident: How Stuttering Helped Me Step Into an Extroverted Life
Many people who stutter grow up silencing themselves for safety, mistaking caution for shyness. This post explores reclaiming confidence, speaking up on your own terms, and finding community support, showing that stuttering doesn’t have to limit connection or self-expression.


Bullying & Stuttering: A Caregiver’s Guide to Spotting Signs & Taking Action
Worried your child might be teased for stuttering? Here’s how to recognize the signs, start conversations, and make school a safer space for them to thrive.


Stuttering Research Spotlight: Dr. Christopher Constantino, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research reveals that embracing a positive stuttering identity and speaking spontaneously can enhance emotional well-being.


What’s the Difference Between Neurogenic & Developmental Stuttering?
What’s the difference between neurogenic and developmental stuttering? We break it down—and share Elizabeth Minton’s story of living with a neurogenic stutter.


‘On the Other Side of Fear’: Stuttering Lessons from Matice Morris
Advocate and author Matice Morris turns fear into strength as a person who stutters. Read her hard-won lessons on courage, confidence, and facing challenges.


Exploring the Roots of Stuttering: Dr. Cara Singer’s Journey from Graduate Researcher to Tenured Professor
See how Dr. Cara Singer’s early NSA-funded research sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding stuttering and improving the support, confidence, and care provided to children who stutter.


Motherhood, Identity, & Stuttering: Stories from NSA Moms
From raising awareness to breaking stigma, mothers in the NSA community share their journeys of parenting with stuttering and the importance of finding support.


Reframing the Narrative: How to Talk About Stuttering at Home
Make home the safest place to speak. This guide will explore easy, affirming ways to talk about stuttering with your child to build trust and speech confidence.


How to Talk to Siblings About Stuttering
Open conversations help create an emotionally safe and more supportive home for children who stutter. We offer age-appropriate ways to guide those conversations.


How to Support a Child Who Stutters Without Blaming Yourself
Explore stuttering, uncover why many parents feel unnecessary guilt, and discover practical ways to help your child grow with confidence and joy.


An Open Letter From an Ally
This open letter from an ally shares what it means to stand beside people who stutter, why all voices
matter, and how allies can make a difference in daily life.


Nate Crawford on Stuttering & Building Morning Jay’s
Photographer and entrepreneur Nate Crawford shares how stuttering has shaped his voice, his creative work, and the Chicago-based breakfast pop-up Morning Jay’s.


5 Strategies That Create a Safe Space at Home for Children Who Stutter
Home should be the safest place for children who stutter. Yet even caring responses can sometimes add pressure. At the National Stuttering Association (NSA), we believe every child’s voice matters. These five strategies show how to create a supportive home where your child feels accepted and confident.


From Awareness to Action: How NSA Programs Make a Difference
It’s one thing to talk the talk. It’s quite another to walk the walk. We don’t just raise awareness about stuttering. We create real change. From NSA Chapters and virtual meetups to youth programs, workplace advocacy, and groundbreaking research, our initiatives are helping people who stutter and their families thrive. This article takes you inside our programs that move the needle!


IEP vs 504 Plans: Differences & What Parents Should Know
Unsure if your child who stutters needs an IEP or 504 Plan? This guide from the NSA provides information and offers tips to help you navigate school support.


An Open Letter to Parents of Young Adults Who Stutter
Raising a young adult who stutters isn’t always easy. These two parents share their stories, lessons, and support that might make the journey a little lighter.


Matthew’s Stuttering Journey Told Through Folk Music
Folk musician and NSA member Matthew DeChant shares how stuttering shaped his journey on and off the stage. Through music and the support of the NSA, he has found confidence, community, and a powerful voice of expression.


‘I’m Not Shy, I’m Stuttering’: Mislabeling & What We Can Do About It
Many kids who stutter are mislabeled as shy. Learn how parents, teachers, and SLPs can better support their identity and confidence.


Back to School with Confidence: A Guide for Teachers Who Stutter
Read here for empowering tips and expert-backed strategies for teachers who stutter. Build confidence, foster inclusion, and lead your classroom with pride.
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