Spero Stuttering, Inc.

Spero Stuttering, Inc. Providing stuttering resources to SLPs and families, and advocating for the stuttering community.

We have funding for your professional development and confidence working with people who stutter!
06/08/2026

We have funding for your professional development and confidence working with people who stutter!

Meet Nikki Martin, MS, CCC-SLP!We asked how Nikki became interested in working with people who stutter:"My interest in s...
05/28/2026

Meet Nikki Martin, MS, CCC-SLP!

We asked how Nikki became interested in working with people who stutter:

"My interest in stuttering began during my undergraduate fluency disorders course. One assignment involved voluntarily stuttering in everyday situations and reflecting on the experience. I remember carefully choosing people that I thought would be patient and approachable, and feeling disappointed and even surprised when I was interrupted and rushed. That experience stayed with me throughout my career.

I spent many years working in early intervention and public schools, supporting children and coaching parents around communication. Last year, after taking continuing education courses focused on stuttering, I felt inspired to reconnect with this area of the field in a deeper way. I opened my private practice to specialize in supporting people who stutter because I wanted to spend this stage of my career making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

I continue to learn so much from the stuttering community, and I especially value the counseling, connection, and advocacy aspects of this work."

What does the Spero Ally of Stuttering® Seal mean to Nikki?

"I chose to become a Spero Ally of Stuttering® SLP because I wanted to be part of a community of professionals dedicated to evidence-based, affirming, and compassionate support for people who stutter.

As I’ve become more involved in the stuttering community, I’ve seen how important it is for people who stutter to feel understood, supported, and respected, rather than 'treated.' Spero Stuttering is a respected organization within the stuttering community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue learning, contributing, and advocating alongside others who care deeply about this work."

Nikki Martin, MS, CCC-SLP
Owner & SLP at Emerald Coast Stuttering
Licensed in Florida, New Mexico, Illinois, Alabama

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Meet Larissa Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP!We asked how Larissa became interested in working with people who stutter:"I started ...
05/27/2026

Meet Larissa Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP!

We asked how Larissa became interested in working with people who stutter:

"I started attending stuttering CEUs about two years ago out of personal interest and a desire to learn more. Then, I began to read research articles from the last decade. As I dug into the content, I found that research was leaning in a very different direction from what I was seeing on a routine basis in my clinical setting. The most life-changing event for me was attending the National Stuttering Association (NSA) conference in the summer of 2025. It was transformative to listen to the lived experiences of adults and youth who stutter. All of these experiences prompted a shift in my approach to stuttering services and a return to school to pursue doctoral studies focused on serving the stuttering community."

What does the Spero Ally of Stuttering® Seal mean to Larissa?

"Allyship aligns with my current understanding of the clinician's role in stuttering support."

Larissa Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP
SLP at Northside ISD
Licensed in Texas

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Looking for an Ally of Stuttering® in your area? Head to SperoStuttering.org/therapist-directory to find our full directory of Ally of Stuttering® therapists!

Interested in becoming a Spero Ally of Stuttering®? Visit SperoStuttering.Org/therapist-resources/ally-of-stuttering to learn more.

Meet Michele West, MS, CCC-SLP!We asked how Michele became interested in working with people who stutter:"My grandfather...
05/19/2026

Meet Michele West, MS, CCC-SLP!

We asked how Michele became interested in working with people who stutter:

"My grandfather stuttered severely and never knew another person who stuttered. Ever since I found out that he thought he was the only one, I had a passion to help make sure people who stutter are supported and that they know they are not alone."

What does the Spero Ally of Stuttering® Seal mean to Michele?

"As a chapter leader of the NSA Las Vegas Adult and Family chapters, I attended a Chapter Leader meeting at which a speaker involved with SPERO spoke. I wanted to become an Ally once I heard all about it."

Michele West, MS, CCC-SLP
SLP in Middle School and Private Practice
Licensed in Nevada

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Looking for an Ally of Stuttering® in your area? Head to SperoStuttering.org/therapist-directory to find our full directory of Ally of Stuttering® therapists!

Interested in becoming a Spero Ally of Stuttering®? Visit SperoStuttering.Org/therapist-resources/ally-of-stuttering to learn more.

Speech-language therapists don't just treat communication — they restore identity. 🎙️A voice after a stroke. A child's f...
05/18/2026

Speech-language therapists don't just treat communication — they restore identity. 🎙️

A voice after a stroke. A child's first words. A stutter that stops holding someone back.

The sessions are slow. The progress is hard-won. The impact lasts a lifetime.

Happy National SLP Day to every therapist showing up for the moments that matter. 💙

We wrap up National Stuttering Awareness & Acceptance Week by sharing Spero's Live Q&A with authors Christopher Anderson...
05/17/2026

We wrap up National Stuttering Awareness & Acceptance Week by sharing Spero's Live Q&A with authors Christopher Anderson, Chaya Goldstein-Schuff, and Naomi H. Rodgers. 😊

Are you curious about complex trauma? Participatory research? Trauma-informed therapy spaces for stuttering?

Check out their groundbreaking article, "Organizing Life Around Stuttering: A Qualitative Examination of Stuttering Through the Lens of Complex Trauma," published in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.

This research gives voice to what many in the stuttering community have long known: that the repeated, overwhelming experiences of stuttering can leave a lasting impact on the mind, body, and relationships.

It lays critical groundwork for trauma-informed approaches in stuttering therapy and opens an important new chapter in how we understand and support people who stutter.

Visit Spero's YouTube channel for the full video: https://www.youtube.com/

📄Access the full article here or email the authors: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-25-00273

THANK YOU, Chris, Chaya, and Naomi, for your amazing work and this rich discussion! 🙏

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived ex...
05/15/2026

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived experience of people who stutter.

We hope you'll watch and share with the friends and family members in your life who want to learn more.

🎥 "Stuttering: Young Kiwis Share Their Stories"

Eleven young New Zealanders, ages 9 to 18, share their stories about stuttering both in and out of the school environment, to make the world an easier place for people who stutter. Their courage and honesty are a reminder of how much every voice matters. ❤️

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-tenW8qUK8

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived ex...
05/14/2026

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived experience of people who stutter.

We hope you'll watch and share with the friends and family members in your life who want to learn more.

🎥 "Kids Who Stutter Support Teachers: Branch Out"

Hear directly from kids who stutter about what it's like in the classroom — and discover practical, meaningful ways teachers can support them. 🍎 Don't miss the free PDF Student/Teacher/SLP Advocacy Guide available at chmelacommunicationcenter.com

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBq6Mkmfst8

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived ex...
05/13/2026

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived experience of people who stutter.

We hope you'll watch and share with the friends and family members in your life who want to learn more.

🎥 "I Stutter. But I Need You to Listen."

Journalist John Hendrickson and filmmaker James Robinson take an honest, moving look at the emotional burden of stuttering — and make a compelling case that the challenge may lie not with those who stutter, but with a society that isn't equipped to simply listen. 👂

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0E_wMIwfSI

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived ex...
05/12/2026

It's National Stuttering Awareness Week 💚 and we want to share some powerful short films that reflect the real, lived experience of people who stutter.

We hope you'll watch and share with the friends and family members in your life who want to learn more.

🎥 "More Than My Stutter"

Bay Area residents come together to spread awareness and acceptance of people who stutter — and to work toward ending the stigma once and for all. A meaningful and moving watch.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBLDv0KaHI

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