Specialist information for Speech Language Therapists is available

Effective therapy is essential for people who stutter, and training and advice for Speech Language Therapists is just one of the ways we can ensure people who stutter have access to this.
Our team of speech language therapists are available to provide a variety of advice and support to those working in general practice. We host a number of training and professional development workshops for Speech Language Therapists throughout the year. We are also available to answer your questions regarding your clients.

Workshops for Speech Language Therapists

Working with School Age Children Who Stutter: Adding Tools to your Toolbox

The Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention Workshop

Other Workshops & Courses for Speech Language Therapists

We also can tailor workshops and seminars for Speech Language Therapists.


Supervision for Speech Language Therapists

START’s specialist Speech Language Therapists are able to provide specialist supervision of stuttering therapy. If you are working with a client who stutters and would like to be supervised by one of our specialist trained SLTs, please email support@start.org.nz or call 09 579 6775.


Stuttering Meet & Eat

START coordinates monthly ‘Meet and Eat’ lunchtime advice and guidance sessions for speech language therapists working with people who stutter.

These are 60-90 minute sessions via Zoom. You will be allocated 15-20 minutes to discuss your case.  You can opt to just stay for your allocated time or for the whole session.

The dates for 2024 are:
Tue 20 February
Thu 21 March
Tue 30 April
Thu 23 May
Tue 18 June
Thu 25 July
Tue 20 August
Thu 19 September
Tue 22 October
Thu 21 November

Places are limited so please register your place by emailing support@start.org.nz or calling 09 579 6775.