Speech / Stuttering
Self Help Clearinghouse
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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