Where can my kid talk to other kids who stutter?
Parents who are interested in exposing their children to other children who stutter may have a couple of different options, depending on where they live. Stuttering is a relatively low-incidence disorder, and suburban or rural areas may not have the population density to have others in the right age range with a similar lived experience to your child. In general, you have three options:
Some speech therapy clinics may offer group treatment sessions for stuttering, as they recognize how important it can be to a child to meet others who can normalize their experiences of stuttering. To get involved in group therapy, you can search “slp clinic [city name]” or “speech therapy [city name]” to find nearby clinicians, and browse their website or call their clinic directly to find out if they offer these types of sessions.
Some places, especially larger cities, may have an active stuttering support group. These groups may have resources for younger people who stutter, or may be able to advertise to start a support group for younger members (note that this is typically just a meet-up, and would not be stuttering therapy).
For the brave and tech-savvy parent, social media such as Facebook may help them connect with other families of children who stutter in their area. Again, this is more likely in densely populated urban centers rather than rural areas. However, if you can find a trusted and interested party on the internet, it is possible to set up Skype or Zoom calls.