NCS The National Center For Stuttering 1.800.221.2483

Stutter No More (free book online) Is Your Child Showing Signs Of Stuttering? The first piece of information you should know is that 75% of young children who show early signs of stuttering later outgrow it. But what can you do to maximize the odds that he or she will be among that 75%? Read more... The NCS Model Of Stuttering The NCS model of stuttering is the product of a careful analysis of research findings from a number of scientific fields together with an extensive number of clinical observations. It suggests that the vocal cords are the core of the problem. Read more... The Motiv-Aider The Motiv-Aider looks like a pager, but is actually a conditioning device you set to go off at any interval you choose. Read more...

A Message To The Person Who Stutters This is a special message to the person who stutters. It expresses our orientation to your problem. When individuals are under stress they get tense. The tension can be measured. Electrodes can be attached to the muscles and sent to an appropriate measuring instrument. When this has been done in the past, it has been observed that some people get more tense than others and that everyone seems to have a spot on the body where they focus their tension. This spot is called the Target Area. People are born with it, and sometimes it is inherited. Read More... The NCS Treatment Program - In low-cost format After undergoing a rigorous testing program for the past four years, a unique NCS treatment will be available to the general public on September 26. Comprised of a Flash Drive with two hours of instructional material, a manual, a workbook, and a Motiv-Aider, this program has been tested on several hundred clients. Long-term success rates are in excess of 93%. Join the more than 14,000 individuals who have learned the original airflow technique during the past 40 years, but do so at a fraction of the cost. In the meantime, View the first part of The Program, THE UNDERSTANDING, online for FREE. What is The National Center For Stuttering? The National Center For Stuttering was established in 1976. The Center conducts its research and training activities in various cities across the United States and Europe. Read More... The NCS Hotline The National Stutterers' toll-free Hotline - (1-800-221-2483) is available in all 50 states and Canada. Any question related to stuttering (causation, research, treatment, or training) can be put to trained counselors Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Outside the USA and Canada, the Hotline Number is 212-532-1460. We particularly wish to encourage those who stutter and who may be hesitant about calling to make the effort; we can, if you wish, arrange a FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION for you with Dr. Martin F. Schwartz, our Executive Director. For those unable to call, send E-Mail to Executive Director. About Dr. Martin F. Schwartz Dr. Martin F. Schwartz, Executive Director of the National Center for Stuttering, is a speech pathologist who treats stutterers - lots of them - more than 14,000 - all over the world - in a career that has spanned decades. Read more...