Research reveals that embracing a positive stuttering identity and speaking spontaneously can enhance emotional well-being.

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.

Explore evidence-based stuttering resources, CEU opportunities, and research collaborations for SLPs. Join the NSA’s professional community supporting people who stutter.

Learn the key facts about stuttering—how it develops, what causes it, and why it varies. Explore accurate, research-based insights from the National Stuttering Association and leading experts.

No one speaks with perfect fluency all the time. Everyone occasionally says “um”  or “like,”  repeats a word, or pauses to find the right one. These normal disfluencies differ from stuttering , where interruptions in speech occur more frequently and can impact communication, confidence, and emotional well-being. For people who stutter, these moments can bring feelings of loss of control, frustration, shame, or even trauma. For some, stuttering resolves in childhood; for other

Learn key facts about stuttering from the National Stuttering Association. Discover how stuttering develops, why it varies, and what research tells us about effective communication and support.

Explore treatment options for stuttering — from fluency shaping and stuttering modification to stutter-affirming therapy. Learn how support groups and early intervention improve communication confidence.

Learn what stuttering is, what causes it, and how therapy helps. Explore definitions, causes, and treatment options in this evidence-based guide from the National Stuttering Association.

For those who stutter, the journey to confident communication can be challenging, but with the right support, progress is possible.