Self-help for parents

Facebook groups

There is discussion by parents on BSA's Facebook group (external link). There is also in independent Facebook group 'Parents of Children who Stammer' (external link).

Yahoo group

There is a Yahoo group for parents of children who stammer: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Parents-W/

There is information about more general internet groups on our Internet discussion forums page.

Are you are a parent who would like to be in touch with another parent of a child who stammers?

Catherine is a BSA member and mother of a 12 year old child who stammers who is happy for you to email her for an informal chat. Please note Catherine is not a speech therapist and can only offer her own personal experience. For professional advice contact the BSA information and support service who can put you in touch with your local speech and language therapy services. Catherine can be emailed on catherine-nethercoat@hotmail.co.uk

Last updated: March 2011