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A non-profit org providing universally affordable, specialized speech therapy to people who stutter.

10/21/2026

AIS reached K-12 leaders across the U.S. with this timely article in District Administration magazine about why stuttering should be included in the neurodiversity movement. 🌟💫

➡️ Read the article written by Dr. Heather Grossman by visiting the link: districtadministration.com/why-stuttering-should-be-seen-as-neurodiversity

10/19/2026

📢 Disclosing stuttering is a common topic of conversation at AIS; many people who stutter (PWS) find enormous benefits in being open about it. Dr. Michael Boyle summarized several of his research findings about this important topic. 📜

1. The “Interpersonal Contact” Approach: This highest-rated strategy relies on grassroots efforts from PWS to enact change by disclosing that they stutter and stuttering openly and confidently with others. 💌

2. Self-esteem measures are higher for people who disclose and are open about their stuttering: Concealing and avoidance of stuttering are associated with low levels of self-esteem. Increased openness and disclosure were linked to higher self-efficacy, increased feelings of social support, and reduced feelings of time pressure to communicate quickly. In general, PWS with higher self-rated quality of life tend to disclose stuttering more. 🌟

3. Effective disclosure involves being direct, confident, and unapologetic:
Other helpful suggestions for effective self-disclosure of stuttering include using humor, having confident body language and a positive attitude, stating that one stutters simply and without elaboration (either preemptively or after stuttering has occurred), and telling the listener the intent of the disclosure (e.g., “I stutter, so if you hear some pauses, that’s what that is.”). 🙌

Openly stuttering without verbal disclosure was reported by many to be unhelpful since it leaves interpretation up to the listener. Some PWS report it helpful to disclose stuttering on social media forums. 💡

Checkout our blog for more details: www.stutteringtreatment.org/blog/disclosing-stuttering-how-is-it-done-and-what-are-the-effects

10/16/2026

💡 Disclosing Stuttering: Approaches to Changing Public Attitude ✨
Dr. Michael Boyle compared three major approaches to changing public attitudes about people who stutter:
1️⃣ Protest Approach - people respond to unfair treatment of stuttering or of individuals who stutter.
2️⃣ Education Approach - focuses on educating the public about stuttering myths and realities.
3️⃣ Interpersonal Approach - a person who stutters shares personal experiences with the public.

Read more by visiting our blog 👉: www.stutteringtreatment.org/blog/disclosing-stuttering-how-is-it-done-and-what-are-the-effects

10/14/2026

🏆✨ We're proud to share that “Just Listen,” our PSA featuring Emily Blunt and the AIS community, has been named a finalist at The Anthem Awards in Belonging & Inclusion! 🎉💙

For us, this recognition reflects what we believe every day: people who stutter don't need to be fixed; they need to be heard. 🗣️💫 At AIS, we're committed to helping people who stutter speak freely and confidently. 💙

🗳️ Public voting for the Anthem Community Voice Award is open through October 29, and voting takes less than a minute! ⏱️ We'd be grateful for your vote and for helping us spread the word. 🙌📣

➡️ Vote now at celebrate.anthemawards.com

🙏 Thank you to Emily Blunt and everyone in our community who helped make this project possible. Together, we're making sure more voices are heard. 🎥✨💙

10/12/2026

Concerned about the cost of therapy at AIS? 🫣 Thanks to generous individual and corporate donors, we offer a number of financial aid options to help provide universally affordable speech therapy for all ages. 🤗🥰

Apply for Financial Assistance on our website: ➡️ www.stutteringtreatment.org/financial-assistance

10/09/2026

🌌 The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) was featured on COSMIQ for leading an important conversation on how schools approach oral fluency scores. 🌠

In “A New Approach to Oral Fluency Scores: Supporting Students Who Stutter”, AIS emphasizes that grading based on “smooth” delivery or flawless oral reading can unintentionally disadvantage students who stutter. Instead, the focus should be on building confidence and fostering inclusive classrooms where every student’s voice is valued. 📚

This initiative is a vital step toward creating more equitable learning environments—empowering students who stutter to participate fully and confidently, while cultivating empathy and understanding across all classrooms. 🌟

☄️ Visit https://getcosmiq.app/blog/a-new-approach-to-oral-fluency-scores-supporting-students-who-stutter to learn more.

10/07/2026

✨ Heather Grossman, Ph.D., Executive Director of the American Institute for Stuttering and a board‑certified specialist in stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders, was featured on ! 💙

In “The Speech Pattern That Often Gets Mistaken for ADHD”, she sheds light on cluttering, a little‑known fluency disorder:

“You can’t tell them to work harder; you have to work through the strategy and give them support,” says Grossman. 💬

She shared the story of a child who, with the right tools and confidence, delivered an important school speech using visual techniques like underlining syllables and inserting line breaks to guide her delivery. 🌟🎤

📰 Read the full blog here: www.parentmap.com/raising-kids/recognizing-cluttering-speech-disorder-kids

10/05/2026

"I am a much better listener now, and I actually hear what people are saying to me, and I'm able to process it. Instead of focusing on being fluent or passing as a fluent speaker, my only goal now is to just be a good and effective communicator." - Lisa 💬

Lisa talked about her transition from being covert about her stuttering to being more open about it.💙

🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILSkKXsSjVI

10/02/2026

🍁🍂 AIS OCTOBER EVENTS 🎃🍬

Mindfulness/Intention-Setting Workshop 💭
🗓️ October 3, 2026 🕙 10 am - 5 pm EST 📍 New York City

Storytelling Workshop with Adam Wade 📖
🗓️ October 7, 2026 🕕 6 pm - 8:30 pm EST 📍 AIS NY Office

Adult Tuesday Night Group 💻
🗓️ October 13, 2026 🕡 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST 👩🏻‍💻 Online

Sign up at www.stutteringtreatment.org/events

09/30/2026

💙 AIS celebrated its 20th annual Freeing Voices, Changing Lives gala on September 16, 2026. With over 300 people in attendance at the Art Deco-inspired Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, the night focused on the tremendous national impact that AIS makes. 🌃🌈

🎤 Many clients and friends gave speeches about their own experiences with stuttering, and how the tremendous support they received from AIS helped them through their journey. 🏆 AIS honored Steven Tananbaum, Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of GoldenTree Asset Management, with the Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Award, and honored its Executive Director, Dr. Heather Grossman, for her 15 years of service at AIS. 🏅

📸 Explore more photos from the event—showcasing the energy, talent, and support that made this milestone celebration so meaningful. ➡️ stutteringtreatment.org/galas/20th-annual-ais-gala

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27 W 20th Street, Ste 1203
New York, NY
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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

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+12126336400

Website

https://www.stutteringtreatment.org/

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