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| |    Resources for Stuttering Help by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P. reviewed by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P. There are many resources available to help parents understand stuttering and learn how to assist their children. Parent support groups, where moms and dads share information and encouragement, can be very important. Dealing with your child's speech problem can be frustrating and exhausting, especially if you are trying to do it alone. I've listed what I think are reputable, solid organizations. (Please note that the linked websites are not under the control of The Dr. Spock Company, and The Dr. Spock Company is not responsible for the content available on any other Internet sites linked to our website.) There is also a whole raft of other stuttering-related sites on the Web. It can be very difficult to separate out the good information from the bad. I'd suggest starting with the large, better-known organizations and working with a licensed speech therapist. The mainstream, time-tested treatments for stuttering are helpful for many, many children. It probably makes sense to try these before getting involved with any of the newer, experimental treatments, where the chance of success is less well known. The Stuttering Foundation of America has been around for more than 50 years. It offers a wealth of brochures and videotapes on many stuttering-related topics (such as working with teachers, finding a therapist, paying for therapy, treatments for teens, and so on). The cost for these materials is very low ($1 to about $5). The foundation also coordinates conferences and training symposia that can be of help to parents. The National Stuttering Association is a membership organization with chapters all over the country. It provides access to numerous meetings and support groups, and has its own list of publications. The British Stammering Association is another good resource for information. (Stammering is just the British word for stuttering. ) ASHA, the American Speech and Hearing Association is a well-respected professional organization and a reliable source of information about speech and language problems.
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