Welcome!
✨ Welcome to Stutter Squad Academy!
I created Stutter Squad Academy as an educational video series to help children who stutter gain a deeper understanding of stuttering—what it is, why it happens, and how to navigate it with confidence.
Through engaging videos and worksheets, children explore key topics such as:
- aspects of stuttering (“core behaviors” and “secondary behaviors”)
- brain differences
- feelings and attitudes about speaking
- negative self-talk and cognitive distortions
- positive affirmations and growth mindset
- personal reflection and exploration of stuttering
- goal setting and self-advocacy
If you’re looking for a resource that goes beyond traditional fluency strategies and encourages understanding, confidence, and self-acceptance, this program is for you!
👦👧 Who It’s For
Stutter Squad Academy is designed primarily for children ages 8 and up. Some lessons may also be appropriate for younger children depending on their maturity, self-awareness, and openness to discussing stuttering.
If you plan to use the program with younger children, I recommend previewing each video first to make sure the material feels appropriate for them.
📚 How It Works
You and the child can watch a video lesson together, discuss the topic, and complete the companion worksheet.
The videos and activities are designed to encourage open, supportive conversations about stuttering—helping children better understand themselves and their experiences with stuttering.
Some topics go in-depth, so there’s no need to rush. Move at the child’s pace, allowing time for reflection and personal goal setting before continuing.
🗣 For SLPs, Educators, and Families
Stutter Squad Academy was created to make it easier for speech-language pathologists, educators, and families to have meaningful conversations with children about stuttering. The program provides videos, discussion topics, and activities that can be used to support understanding, confidence, and self-reflection.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Stutter Squad Academy is an educational resource and is not a substitute for individualized evaluation or speech therapy. The videos and activities provide general information and are not intended to provide individualized clinical recommendations.
Created by Wendy Aguilar, M.S., CCC-SLP — a speech-language pathologist and person who stutters — to remind every child that their voice has purpose and value, just as God created it to be. 💙
