Self Help Clearinghouse

Speech / Stuttering

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Speak 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 $80/yr.
Write:
Speak Easy Int'l Foundation, Inc.
233 Concord Dr.
c/o Bob Gathman
Paramus, NJ 07652
Voice: 201-262-0895 (Bob)
E-mail: speakezusa@juno.com
Verified: 11/12/2007

Toastmasters 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: 11/13/2007

International 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.
304 Hampshire Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Voice: 609-275-3806 (Elliot Dennis)
E-mail: elliotdennis@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/8/2007

National Stuttering Association

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: 4/27/2007

Latetalkers

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: 4/27/2007

U.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 10906
Baltimore, MD 21234
Voice: 1-877-887-7222
Website: http://ussaac.org
E-mail: info@ussaac.org
Verified: 10/2/2007

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