Resources
Minnesota State University’s Stuttering Homepage
Formerly “The Stuttering Homepage”, compiled by speech and language therapist Judy Kuster. This is a hugely comprehensive online resource, covering all aspects of stuttering. Highly recommended. Even if it doesn’t contain what you are looking for, it will have a link to something which does.
The Stuttering Foundation of America
Has a collection of free to download eBooks, all expertly written. “If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents”, “Advice to Those Who Stutter” and “Self-Therapy for the Stutterer” provide background that will be useful to anyone new to stuttering.
Stutter Talk
The original podcast for stuttering, with over 700 episodes since 2007. US-based.
https://stuttertalk.com/
Proud Stutter
Award-winning podcast promoting a social-affirmative model of stuttering. Based in Northern California, USA.
Warrington Stammering Support
Yinka Dolan’s group, set up in 2007 and a 30 minute train ride from Manchester City Centre. This is a close-knit group with long-time members and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
http://www.warringtonstammeringsupportgroup.co.uk
Doncaster Stammering Support
One of the most well-established groups in England, with essential input from Bob Adams. It’s a longish trip from Manchester but you won’t be disappointed.
Action for Stammering Children
The premiere UK charity for children and young people who stutter, and their parents. Affiliated to the Michael Palin Centre.
Home
American Institute for Stuttering
US-based stuttering specialist centre with frequent awareness-raising activity. Online therapy is available.
https://www.stutteringtreatment.org/
City Lit
London-based intensives for adults who stutter, delivered by RCSLT-trained speech therapists.
Dominic Barker Trust
UK-based charity supporting research into stuttering.
https://dominicbarkertrust.org.uk/
Empowering Voices
Intensive treatment programme combining costal breathing with fluency shaping and psychological therapy, delivered by people who stutter. Compare with the McGuire Programme and Starfish Project.
https://www.empoweringvoices.co.uk/
50 Million Voices
UK-based initiative focussing on stuttering in the workplace. Frequently offers free practice interviews to people who stammer. Also provides training to organisations, aiming to increase accessibility and diversity.
Home
Irish Stammering Association
Primary resource for anything related to stuttering in Ireland.
https://www.stammeringireland.ie/
McGuire Programme
Intensive treatment programme combining costal breathing with fluency shaping and psychological therapy, delivered by people who stutter. Extensive worldwide network. Compare with the Starfish Project and Empowering Voices.
Home
Michael Palin Centre for Stammering
Specialist centre for stuttering research and therapy, the largest such centre in the UK. In person therapy is available via the NHS in some London boroughs, and via GP referral or privately for those outside London. Their helpline supports anyone in the UK wishing to talk to a qualified speech and language therapist.
National Stuttering Association (USA)
Parent organisation for local support groups throughout the USA. Their national conference, held annually, is the largest such event for people who stutter worldwide and can feature 1,000 attendees.
Home
Scottish Stammering Network
Primary resource for anything related to stuttering in Scotland.
https://www.scottishstammeringnetwork.org/
STAMMA
Previously the British Stammering Association, now a campaign promoting a social-tragic model of stammering.
https://stamma.org/
Starfish Project
Intensive treatment programme combining costal breathing with fluency shaping and psychological therapy, delivered by people who stutter. Compare with the Starfish Project and McGuire Programme.
https://starfishproject.co.uk/