Why we run groups and courses in conjunction with treatment.
speech language therapist
Community is key
Although stuttering affects only 1% of the population, that still means nearly 15,000 people in Auckland alone have a stutter. Nevertheless, many of the people we work with tell us they have never met anyone else who stutters.
Why are males more likely to stutter?
This question comes up fairly regularly, and because so little is understood about the definitive cause of stuttering, it’s often difficult to know why it is more common among males.
START speaks up on the global stage
Continuing with our dedication to professional development and education, Dr Anna Hearne has recently returned from presenting at a conference in Germany.