Information about stuttering
Stuttering is a common disorder of verbal communication where speech is interrupted by repeated movements and fixed postures of the organs involved in speech production. Find out more about what causes stuttering, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about stuttering.
Treatment for stuttering
Those who stutter have needs for different types of therapies. Read our treatment advice for younger and older children who stutter, as well as teenagers and adults.
Online treatment programs
iGlebe, our fully automated, individualised, online social anxiety treatment for adults who stutter, is now available for free to anyone, anywhere in the world. Clinical trials involving 23 countries support its effectiveness, and individuals in over 70 countries have now accessed it.
iLidcombe, a fully automated individualised online version of the Lidcombe Program, is in the final stages of development and will be available soon.
Community support groups
- The Stuttering Association for the Young Australia (SAY: AU) is a national not-for-profit organisation and ACNC registered health promotion charity that supports, empowers, and educates young people who stutter, ages 7–18 years, and the world that surrounds them.
- Speak Easy Association of Australia offers support to all adults who stutter, regardless of therapy affiliation, or people who haven’t participated in any form of speech therapy. They have Smooth Speech maintenance groups in many parts of the country as well as online.
- STUTTA – Australian Stuttering Association is an organisation that aims to encourage and empower people who stutter to embrace their individual journeys. STUTTA offers regular ‘Speak Freely’ zoom events for people who have a stutter.
The Missy Stories
Written by Ann Packman, who has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor for her services at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, The Missy Stories are about a 12-year-old girl who stutters. She enjoys solving mysteries, makes some good friends along the way, and ultimately gives a presentation about current social issues to her school. The Missy Stories can be a useful resource for children, parents, teachers, and speech pathologists.
