Pediatric Speech, Language & Learning Center

10/08/2025

Did somebody say it is almost National Stuttering Awareness Day? Woo hoo, thank you, Mayor Mahr and the Fanwood Borough Council for recognizing the importance of stuttering acceptance and working to destigmatize stuttering in the community as a stuttering proclamation was issued on October 6th. Special thanks to Fanwood residents, Gabriel and Cathy, for allowing me to be on your stuttering journey with you!!!

07/02/2025

I feel so fortunate to be here in Denver at the annual
National Stuttering Association conference. Thank you to everyone who came to my "Approaching Stuttering" workshop today and helped to make it so engaging and interactive! As always, supporting people who stutter and their families, is my passion and it is such a pleasure to be speaking about what I love, here, alongside the stuttering community!

06/03/2025

What a gift to be at the 23rd Annual SAY Benefit Gala which honored actor Richard Kind and Survivor contestant Mitch Guerra as well as showcasing the talents of people who stutter like former Pediatric Speech friend, now a musical theater superstar, Daniella Sapone. Supporting people who stutter is my passion, and I am inspired every day by the work and outreach that SAY does to provide advocacy and life-changing programs for young people who stutter. Please visit The Stuttering Association for the Young to see how you can make a difference for people who stutter. Thank you! My heart is full! ❤️❤️❤️

05/13/2025

Thank you to the American Institute for Stuttering for getting it so right! We will work hard to never say "slow down" again and never ever finish your sentences. Happy Stuttering Acceptance Week!

05/12/2025

Time to celebrate Stuttering Acceptance Week, and please listen on how we can all help the stuttering community. Thank you! The Stuttering Association for the Young

02/10/2025

What a beautiful morning to testify before the NJ Senate on S3558 in Trenton today, a bill for health insurance companies to improve speech therapy coverage for people who stutter. It was a dream to be there testifying alongside former NBA star and NJ native, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, an advocate for the stuttering community as well as one of my favorite moms and humans,Tracy Paris Benjamin, and her amazing son, Myles. Thank you to all of the Senators who listened to us today, and to the Assembly members, like Assemblywoman Collasos-Gill who know how important access to healthcare is for the stuttering community. Don't give up, change is always possible!

01/24/2025

To know the wonderful Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded is to love her, and here she is protecting a child from being bullied, in real time. We are so proud of you, Commissioner, for standing up for what is right!

"What Would You Do?" actors portray a scene where a father tells his bullied son to fight back. How will diners respond?WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WWYD:https://a...

01/19/2025

Yes! The change to affirming your stutter changes everything!

New research updates our understanding of stuttering’s neurology and supports using a strengths-based approach to services for people who stutter.

10/22/2024

You don’t have to be Paul Rudd to be a stuttering supporter superstar! Celebrate Stuttering Awareness Day today by listening and supporting those who stutter, as we all help to combat negative stigmas and myths about stuttering in our own communities! It doesn’t cost a thing to listen, not finish someone’s sentences, and treat our friends who stutter just as we would all would want to be treated! Thank you to the The Stuttering Association for the Young for their annual Paul Rudd bowling event to support people of all ages, who stutter!

09/10/2024

Thank you, James Earl Jones, for being the quintessential role model for so many, and especially for people who stutter! RIP to a wonderful human!

It is with profound sadness we share the passing of James Earl Jones today. He was a faithful friend, for many decades, to the Stuttering Foundation, and a true advocate for the stuttering community. READ MORE: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/famous-people/james-earl-jones

07/06/2024

Well that’s a wrap on another wonderful NATIONAL STUTTERING ASSOCIATION conference! Thank you to all of the parents and guests who came to share their stories and learn more on how “Supporting Stuttering Can Be Your Superpower” at my 4th of July workshop. We all were able to share that it is always a good day to talk about stuttering and that acceptance of stuttering reigns supreme! Thank you, St Louis, and see you next year in Denver!

07/03/2024

No place I would rather be than in St. Louis at the NATIONAL STUTTERING ASSOCIATION annual conference supporting people of all ages, who stutter. Looking forward to giving my workshop to parents tomorrow! Let’s go!!!! ❤️💙🇺🇸