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Accessing speech therapy via the NHS

The NHS provides free help and support to people who stutter; however the availability and wait times for services vary, depending on where you live.

If you have concerns about your child's stuttering or speech, speak to your GP or health visitor in the first instance. They may refer you to a speech and language therapist for assessment.

If your child is school-age, you could also speak with the school's special educational needs co-ordinator, as speech and language in some areas accept school referrals.

Adults who stutter are also encouraged to contact their GP in the first instance.

In some local areas, you can contact local NHS speech therapy services directly to make an appointment (search online to find your local service).

The NHS page for stuttering / stammering has further information about stuttering, including accessing treatment.

You could also contact the fantastic team at Stamma, who will be happy to assist to help with finding services in your area.

Other clinical services

If you can afford it, private therapy might be an option for you. Go to the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice website to find a therapist in your area.

There are several other centres which offer speech therapy or courses. Some of these services have a cost, but funding may be available:

The Michael Palin Centre for stammering offers a range of therapy for all ages.
CityLit offers a range of course for adults who stutter.
The Roberta Williams Speech and Language Therapy Centre at City University London offer five day intensive course for young people who stammer, aged between 8 and 18 years old.
The Fluency Trust, runs short residential courses based in Swindon, combining speech therapy and outdoor activities, for young people ages 10 to 17.
Talking out runs 5-day courses in Yorkshire, combining speech therapy and outdoor activities, for young people ages 13 to 17. Due to the impacts of Covid-19, they have recently also started running courses online.
SLT UK are a team of speech and language therapists providing assessments and treatment for a range of difficulties related to speech and language

UK Stuttering associations, support groups and advocacy

Stamma (British Stammering Association)
An organisation supporting people who stutter, or stammer.
A number of local support groups are also run via Stamma. Find a group near you!
The Scottish Stammering Network
Scottish based charity which runs support groups, workshops, open days, campaigns and provides stammering info.
Action for Stammering Children
UK charity supporting children who stutter, and their parents.
The Dominic Barker Trust
Raises awareness of the issues around stammering, and supports research into the causes and treatment of stuttering.
The National Dysfluency Clinical Excellence Network
A network of speech and language therapists, aiming to provide training and professional development around stuttering, promote awareness an acceptance of dysfluency, and share clinical expertise.
Redefining Stammering
Site ran by a speech and language therapist, offering treatment services, as well as stuttering discussions groups and other advocacy.
The Stammer Trust
Supports NHS treatment for, and promotes research into stammering.

International stuttering associations and support groups

International

International Stuttering Association
The ISA is a global network of people who stutter. Click here for a comprehensive list of international stuttering associations, several of which are also listed below.
50 Million Voices
50 Million voices is a network for PWS, employers, and allies, which advocates for diversity and inclusion of PWS in the workforce.
The International Fluency Association
The International Fluency Association is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to understanding fluency disorders. They provide supports for people who stutter, health care professionals and researchers.
The Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium
The Lidcombe Program website has information for families, speech pathologists and other health professionals.

Europe

Australia

Stuttering Association for the Young: Australia (SAY: Australia)
A not-for-profit organisation that empowers, educates and supports young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them.
Australian Speak Easy Association
The oldest Australian organisation supporting people who stutter. The ASEA run an annual conference.
Speech Pathology Australia
The professional association for Australian speech pathologists. You can search for a speech pathologist here. They also have a number of published fact sheets, including one about stuttering.
Australian Stuttering Research Centre
A research centre that provides clinical services to people who stutter and training for speech pathologists.

New Zealand

New Zealand Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust
An organisation that provides specialist treatment and support for people of all ages who stutter.
New Zealand Speak Easy Association is a community for people who stutter, with several local groups.
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association is the New Zealand national body representing speech-language therapists. The site includes links to speech pathology services by region, here.
Plunket provide help and advice for all aspects of child development, including speech and language. See the Plunket website to find services near you. This service is available to all families, whānau and caregivers

North America

American Speech-Language Hearing Association
The professional association for American speech-language pathologists. They provide numerous resources for families, clinicians and academics.
National Stuttering Association
An association providing support, friendship and information to the stuttering community in the USA.
Friends who stutter
An American association dedicated to empowering people who stutter. They provide supports to young people who stutter, families and health care professionals.
Montreal Fluency Centre
A non-profit agency providing support for children with communication differences, including stuttering.
The Stuttering Foundation
An American non-profit organisation helping those who stutter.
Stuttering Association for the Young
A USA based not-for-profit organisation that empowers, educates and supports young people who stutter and the world that surrounds them.
American Institute of Stammering
A not-for-profit centre providing affordable therapy to people of all ages who stutter.

Videos and blogs

TEDx talks

Blogs

Stutter Rock Star
Pamela A Mertz writing about her life experiences as an individual who stutters.
SAY blog
Stories from teens around the world who stutter

Accessing speech therapy via the NHS

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