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	Specialty Board on Fluency Disorders For consumers and professionals to locate speech-language pathologists who are Board Recognized Specialists in Fluency Disorders (BRS-FD): professionals who have gone beyond the basic clinical certification (SLP-CCC) awarded by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). BRS-FD's are individuals who have demonstrated a high level of clinical expertise in treating fluency disorders, advanced knowledge, and a commitment to serving people with fluency disorders. They have submitted their credentials for review and approval by a Board of peers. This site is also designed for the professional who is seeking to become a BRS-FD or for those interested in becoming Fluency Specialist Mentors. Information on continuing education and upcoming events focused on the area of stuttering can also be found on this site. www.stutteringspecialists.org
	The National Stuttering Association Founded in 1977, the National Stuttering Association (NSA) is the largest support group organization in the United States for people who stutter. The foundation of the NSA is in our nationwide system of local chapters. Monthly chapter meetings are peer facilitated and are designed to provide self-help, support, and education for those who stutter--as well as for those interested in stuttering. The NSA also sponsors regional workshops, an annual conference, youth and family events, and continuing education seminars for speech-language pathologists. A number of pamphlets, booklets, and posters are produced to provide information about stuttering to members, the public, teachers, employers, and speech-language professionals. www.westutter.org	top
	The Stuttering Homepage The Stuttering Homepage is dedicated to providing information about stuttering for both consumers and professionals who work with people who stutter. It includes information about research, therapy, support organizations, and conferences and other events. www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/stutter.html	top
	Friends, The National Association of Young People Who Stutter FRIENDS is a national non profit organization created to provide a network of love and support for children and teenagers who stutter, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Friends' members include the young people who are our focus, their parents and siblings but also adults who stutter and Speech Language Pathologists that have a special interest in stuttering. Friends' annual conventions provide the opportunities for life changing experiences that can change long lasting feelings about stuttering and offer new hope for a life with stuttering. They also offer regional one day workshops and a peer mentoring program. www.friendswhostutter.org	top
	Our Time Theatre Company Our Time Theatre Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an artistic home for young people (ages 8-19) who stutter. Our Time's creative programming brings positive change to kids who stutter and helps them integrate more fully into the everyday world. Our Time creates a safe and nurturing community that uses artistic expression to transform the fear and shame associated with stuttering into confidence and self-esteem. The Our Time kids experience the freedom that arises from participating in a community that honors and respects them and their creative process. All New York City programs are offered to young people who stutter free of charge. www.ourtimetheatre.org/	top
	StutterTalk StutterTalk is a rich collection of podcasts and video interviews of researchers, clinicians, famous people who stutter and consumers. www.stuttertalk.com	top
	The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 130,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally. The clinical staff at the American Institute for Stuttering are ASHA Certified. www.asha.org	top
International Organizations
	International Fluency Association The International Fluency Association is a not-for-profit, international, interdisciplinary organization devoted to the understanding and management of fluency disorders, and to the improvement in the quality of life for persons with fluency disorders. Membership is primarily professionals but is inclusive to consumers and families. IFA hosts the World Congress on Fluency Disorders every three years. www.theifa.org	top
	International Stuttering Association The ISA is a worldwide network of people who stutter, a non-profit umbrella association dedicated to close cooperation among independent national and international self-help organizations of people who stutter. ISA hosts a World Congress every three years. www.stutterisa.org	top
	The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children The London, England based Palin Centre offers specialized services for those who stutter of all ages and their families. The highly experienced staff also offers clinician training programs at the Centre as well as through their worldwide travels teaching workshops and speaking at conferences. www.stammeringcentre.org/s-The_Michael_Palin_Centre	top
	Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research ISTAR, is a self-supporting, non-profit organization that offers specialized treatment to children, teens and adults who stutter. In addition, we conduct research into stuttering, offer advanced professional training for speech-language pathology students and clinicians, and promote public awareness of stuttering and its treatment. www.istar.ualberta.ca	top
	British Stammering Association BSA is the only national organization in Britain for adults and children who stammer, run by people who stammer. The BSA offers support to all whose lives are affected by stammering, promotes awareness of stammering, identifies and promotes effective therapies, and initiates and supports research into stammering. www.stammering.org	top
Personal Growth
	The Option Institute & Fellowship The Option Institute is a not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1983 by best-selling author (Happiness Is A Choice) Barry Neil Kaufman and Samahria Lyte Kaufman. Option has 80 teachers and associates on staff and in-house. These individuals are full-time employees, not guest lecturers or temporary help. Thanks to their experience and continuity of instruction, our clients enjoy an unparalleled experience in inner strength training. www.option.org	top
	Toastmasters International Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 235,000 members in 11,700 clubs in 92 countries, offering a proven - and enjoyable! - way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. www.toastmasters.org	top
New York City
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