ISTAR, Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research, University of Alberta

01/21/2026

Are you ready to celebrate with us? Let's kick things off with a contest to celebrate ISTAR's 40th anniversary in 2026. 🎉 Every month we will have a new prompt and want to hear from you! Monthly prizes of $25 gift cards (winner chooses from a list of major bookstores, retailers, cafes, and similar).

To enter, just email your response to istar@ualberta.ca for the following prompt: "Share your favourite memory from your time with ISTAR" by January 31st. Your entry can be a message, recording, photo or drawing.

All entries & memories are welcome, but prize winners must be located in Canada for fulfillment purposes.

01/09/2026

If you are setting goals for the year, or thinking ahead - it's a great time to get support from ISTAR. Our group refresher and intensive dates for 2026 are open. We'd love to have you join us! The list of group dates can be found at https://bit.ly/ISTARsessions or email us any time

12/23/2025

Wishing you a warm and well-loved holiday break! May you enjoy your time with family and be ready to face a new year and new goals in 2026. ISTAR will be closed from December 25th to January 4th, we will reply to all messages once we are back in the office.

12/01/2025

Thank you Malick for sharing your story reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of communication in 'My Stutter Has Taught Me To Persevere' on Canadian Stuttering Association https://bit.ly/stuttertaughtme

10/22/2025

Check out more resources for International Stuttering Awareness Day at https://isad.live This year's theme is 'Meeting Challenges with Strengths'

10/22/2025

Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day! Celebrate by sharing your story, and being proud. Come by the ISTAR booth at the SUB building today to say hello, ask questions or sign up to volunteer

10/20/2025

What will you be doing on International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) this week? Help us spread awareness by posting your experience or tips, and check out some of the resources online at isad.live

10/20/2025

An excerpt from our FREE e-book, "The Teacher Who Made a Difference," available athttps://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/Book0033.pdf

09/09/2025

We had a busy summer of group sessions for adults, teens and children. We hope you are enjoying the back to school season and we look forward to seeing you again!
Also, here is a link to 8 tips for teachers from the Stuttering Foundation https://www.stutteringhelp.org/8-tips-teachers

06/20/2025

Want to work with ISTAR? We want to work with you! Please see the SLP job posting for our Edmonton location here https://bit.ly/ISTARposting2025Edm

05/09/2025

May is Speech + Hearing month in Canada

Every May, we celebrate speech-language pathologists by bringing attention to the life-changing work they do.

As the largest speech-language pathology training program in Canada, we are proud of the commitment our faculty and students make to enhancing communication and improving lives through SLP education, clinical practice and in community support programs.

This month, learn about SLP as we share student perspectives and stories about SLP research and community support initiatives.

05/09/2025

May is Speech & Hearing Month! Think about how you can make communication easier for others - every voice matters

ISTAR helps nine-year-old find his voice

The Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research has helped Linkin become confident and outgoing.

This Speech + Hearing Month, read more about ISTAR: https://bit.ly/3GBpO3s