Success Stories

At the American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) clients discover a place where they know they are understood and supported — a place where they can free their voice.
“I’m talking more. I’m doing more things that scare me.”
People who stutter share the challenges they face due to stuttering, and how therapy at AIS has helped.
7 Year Old Sammy speaks at AIS Gala 2016
Sammy told the audience that AIS helped him learn to make talking easier and to make stuttering less scary. He repeated loudly, “stuttering is not a problem!”
Dan and Wendy discuss stuttering therapy for their preschool child
Here they share their experiences with his treatment, as well as their appreciation for the financial assistance provided by AIS.
Eight years after intensive therapy, Jon Paul watches his speech
In this video blog, Jon Paul discusses the impact of watching that video and what life has been like since completing the intensive program.
Clare and her boyfriend Brett discuss stuttering and the role it plays in their relationship
AIS client Clare and her boyfriend Brett discuss stuttering and the role it has played in their relationship.
AIS has taught me effective managing techniques, as well as the confidence and grace to overcome my fear of stuttering. I highly recommend AIS.
Ben V.
Finding AIS and working with Heather has given me a community and supportive environment that understands the complexity of both stuttering and the stuttering journey. Their philosophy and holistic approach to stuttering therapy exemplifies the importance of addressing the mental health challenges associated with stuttering, showing that sometimes speech therapy is less about speech and more about therapy. There aren’t enough words to fully express how thankful I am, I can’t thank everyone at AIS enough for supporting me and helping me learn to embrace my stuttering and be more comfortable taking up space and time.
Michelle P.
AIS changed my life. They helped me gain confidence with my stuttering and they helped me become a more effective communicator.
Artem
Multidirectional approach, not like standard speech therapy. Like the multi-pronged direction involved in speech and communication. Highly recommend.
Debie R.
AIS is a wonderful organization, they do an amazing job helping people. I would highly recommend it to any person in need.
Abhishek G.
We had my son evaluated here 11 years ago when he was 3. The evaluation was thorough and the practitioners were gentle, caring, and understanding. They gave us a clear understanding of his case, and equipped us with the knowledge to find appropriate therapy near our home.
Samantha O.