North Dublin Teenage Stuttering: Intensive Courses for Teenagers who Stammer

Jonathon P. Linklater and Duana J. Quigley

North Dublin Teenage Stuttering (NDTS) was established to provide an appropriate and accessible service for teenagers who stutter in North Dublin. NDTS aims to provide intensive group therapy for teenagers who stutter, reducing the impact of stuttering on the client’s life, in conjunction with parental involvement. A follow-up therapy session and a structured monthly support group for clients are provided. NDTS places strong emphasis on avoidance-reduction, acceptance, empowerment and peer support. Outcome measures show positive changes in overt and covert stuttering behaviours.