NSA Virtual Parent & Caregiver Chapter

11/18/2025

Happy Tuesday Billikens!

11/18/2025

Two moms. Two sons. Two incredible nonprofits serving the stuttering community.

What started as a parent's instinct to help their child has blossomed into organizations that support countless individuals and families navigating stuttering.

Cara Duggal founded Houston Stutter Social for Kids to connect families with the stuttering community and helpful resources, and to connect her son with other children who stutter.

Ana Paula Mumy co-founded Spero Stuttering after her son experienced a prolonged period of stuttering, which motivated her to learn all she could about stuttering and revealed the limitations of her previous SLP training.

They saw gaps that needed filling—and they filled them.

Their story is a beautiful testament to how personal challenges can spark widespread change.

So grateful to call you a friend, Cara!

11/18/2025

We have an awesome new resource for SLPs and caregivers!

A new e-book, “Captain of My Voice”, is now available as a free download in our resource library on the Spero Stuttering website!

In this space-themed picture storybook, children connect their own experiences with vivid imagery and simple truths about stuttering.

The final lesson is one of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and self-advocacy—because “My friends can wait. I’ve got something important to say.”

Find this new storybook in our Resource Library, under Clinical Resources:

https://www.sperostuttering.org/therapist-resources/resource-library

Big thank you to author and Ally of Stuttering® Holly Cardinal, MS, CCC-SLP, and to Kate Bunton, PhD, CCC-SLP, from the University of Arizona, who provided editorial support.

The concept and core analogy were inspired by the work of J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, F-ASHA, also an Ally of Stuttering®. Illustrations created using Canva AI.

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11/18/2025

A graduate student at NAU is leading a new stuttering support group for adults and teens.

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

The NSA Dallas/Richardson Kids & Teens Chapters are teaming up for an in-person Fall Extravaganza—and you’re invited! This festive tradition was a favorite before COVID and we’re excited to bring it back for our stamily!

Event details:
📅 Wednesday, October 29
🕡 6:30 to 8 PM CT
📍 Callier Center Richardson (2895 Facilities Way, Richardson, TX 75080)

Please RSVP by emailing nsakidsrichardson@gmail.com. RSVPs help us prepare supplies and allow us to share a map with directions to our meeting room.

We can’t wait to celebrate spooky season with you!

10/29/2025

10/29/2025