commentr/StutterOctober 13, 2025

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Happy to help, but I really can't offer much. They're not in practice any longer. I saw them in the lates 90s. Maybe try reaching out to some universities? # Top U.S. Universities & Programs Strong in Stuttering / Fluency |University / Program|What They Do Well in Stuttering / Fluency / What Makes Them Stand Out| |:-|:-| |**University of Iowa**|Long history in stuttering science. Iowa was a pioneer historically in fluency research (Dr. Wendell Johnson, etc.). Its clinic offers evaluations & treatments for people who stutter, of all ages, and also has educational/research collaboration (e.g. work by Naomi Rodgers, clinical educator Anu Subramanian). [Communication Sciences and Disorders](https://csd.uiowa.edu/clinic/speech-language/stuttering?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**Michigan State University**|Has the Developmental Speech Lab under Dr. Bridget Walsh, doing longitudinal studies of early childhood stuttering — looking at why some children recover and others persist. Good research‐intensive opportunity in stuttering. [Stuttering Research](https://stutteringresearch.msu.edu/people/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**Binghamton University (SUNY)**|They run a stuttering clinic, plus research by faculty (e.g. Dr. Cody Dew, Dr. Rodney Gabel) focused on improving outcomes, life impact, etc. [Binghamton University](https://www.binghamton.edu/decker/speech-language-pathology/stuttering-clinic.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**Texas State University**|Offers a “Comprehensive Stuttering Therapy Program” (intensive clinical program for adolescents & adults). Good mix of treatment & research on treatment outcomes. [College of Health Professions](https://www.health.txst.edu/slhclinic/our-programs/comprehensive-stuttering-therapy-program.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)**|They have a Stuttering & Speech Science Lab (Tim Saltuklaroglu, PhD) doing work on the neural / perception-production links, EEG, etc. Also clinical services for stuttering across ages. [UTHSC+1](https://www.uthsc.edu/asp/research/stuttering.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**University of Memphis**|Their Speech & Hearing Center has fluency / stuttering programs; early‐intervention, school‐age, adult; uses evidence‐based models (e.g. Lidcombe program) and works with families. [University of Memphis](https://www.memphis.edu/mshc/services/slpfluency.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**Vanderbilt University**|The Vanderbilt Stuttering Program offers age‐appropriate interventions across lifespan, combining research and clinical service. Strong academic & clinical blend. [Vanderbilt Health](https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/program/stuttering-treatment-program-vanderbilt?utm_source=chatgpt.com)| |**San Jose State University**|Its SLP Master’s program includes fluency disorders / stuttering among the specialization tracks. The California programs often have higher clinical opportunities due to population.|

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