Self Help Clearinghouse
Speech / Stuttering
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National. 80 groups. Founded 1977. Provides information about stuttering. Self-help chapter meetings provide supportive environment where people who stutter can learn to communicate more effectively. Network of groups. Referrals, advocacy, monthly newsletter and group development guidelines. Dues $35; $20 (senior, student, low income).
Write:
National Stuttering Association
119 West 40th St., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Voice: 1-800-364-1677
Fax: 212-944-8244
Website: http://www.WeStutter.org
E-mail: info@WeStutter.org
Verified: 10/10/2008Speak Easy International Foundation, Inc.
International. 6 chapters. Founded 1977. Self-help group for adult and adolescent stutterers. Must have speech dysfunction or phobia. Phone network, peer counseling and newsletter. Offers assistance starting new groups. Annual national symposium and Fall retreat in Madison, CT (contact Brian Baik 860-292-2040). Dues $85/yr.
Write:
Speak Easy International Foundation, Inc.
233 Concord Dr.
c/o Bob Gathman
Paramus, NJ 07652
Voice: Call Bob 201-262-0895
E-mail: speakezusa@optonline.net
Verified: 9/25/2008Toastmasters International
International. 11,000+ chapters. Founded 1924. Mutual help for people to improve speaking and leadership skills to express themselves more effectively and to gain confidence. For those who are hesitant to speak before an audience. Leadership training. Dues $54/yr. One time membership kit $20. Monthly magazine.
Write:
Toastmasters International
P.O. Box 9052
Mission Viejo, CA 92690-7052
Voice: 949-858-8255
Fax: 949-858-1207
Website: http://www.toastmasters.org
E-mail: tminfo@toastmasters.org
Verified: 10/10/2008International Foundation for Stutterers, Inc.
International. Founded 1980. Aims to eliminate stuttering through speech therapy in conjunction with support groups. Education for public and professionals about stuttering and support. Speakers, phone help system and guidelines on forming support groups.
Write:
International Foundation for Stutterers, Inc.
2414 Romano Court
East Norriton, PA 19401
Voice: 610-272-1771 or 908-359-6469
E-mail: elliotdennis@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/13/2008Latetalkers
Online. E-mail group to discuss developmental speech delays caused by apraxia, dyspraxia, phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities or other causes. Aim is to help children attain intelligible speech. Open to families, speech language pathologists, medical professionals, students and educators.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/latetalkers
Verified: 10/20/2008U.S. Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
National. 30 affiliated groups. Founded in 1986. Addresses the needs of persons who are severely speech impaired or unable to speak. Works to improve services and products. Dues $63 (includes newsletter). Networking, conferences, advocacy, literature, networking, information and referrals.
Write:
U.S. Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
P.O. Box 1195
Burlingame, CA 94011
Fax: 928-585-8525
Website: http://ussaac.org
E-mail: info@ussaac.org
Verified: 10/10/2008Stuttering Chat
Online. 3862 members. Founded 2000. Mutual-aid support group for people who stutter - friends, relatives and speech therapists welcome. Mission is to provide support to people who stutter in the form of information about stuttering, therapy/treatment and the sharing of experiences.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat/
Verified: 10/20/2008
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