For People Who Stutter

Many resources are available for people who stutter who seek community, support, and assistance. Following are some opportunities that many people find helpful. This is not an exhaustive list, and we cannot guarantee that we support all statements made by the authors on these websites.

Stuttering Support Groups

For those located in the Lansing, MI area

Spartan Stuttering Laboratory member, Jia Bin, leads two stuttering support groups on the MSU campus in East Lansing, MI. The Spartan Stuttering Group is for students and members of the MSU community. The National Stuttering Association East Lansing Chapter is open to all members of the local and regional community. Please contact Jia Bin for more information on both groups binjia@msu.edu. 

For those outside of the Lansing, MI area  

We recommend joining a stuttering support group in your area or online. There are many listed on the following organizations’ websites: 

Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter provides support, education and empowerment to children and teens who stutter, their families, and clinicians. They organize monthly virtual Child, Teen, Young Adult, and Parents groups. www.FriendsWhoStutter.org

The National Stuttering Association (NSA) is an organization dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals, through support, education, advocacy, and research. They organize conferences, and Zoom events for people who stutter and their families. They also share information in a Youtube Channel, and more. www.WeStutter.org

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is a national nonprofit organization that provides support, advocacy, and life-changing programs for young people who stutter, ages 3 - 18. They organize events, including an in-person summer camp with activities that help kids and teens who stutter develop confidence and independence, improve communication skills, and form important lifelong friendships. www.say.org
The Stuttering Foundation provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. They also have a podcast on Spotify, featuring interviews with experts in the field. www.stutteringhelp.org

Additional Resources 

Following are some additional resources to help people who stutter learn more about stuttering, connect with others, and find help and support.  

  • International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference (October 22, 2024): isad.live  
  • Stutter Navigator: Education, Resources, and Empowerment: StutterNav.org