Although stuttering is a motor speech disorder, not an emotional disorder, people who stutter may experience feelings of anger, embarrassment, guilt, shame and isolation.

Associates in Speech, Language and Learning, Inc. announces the formation of a therapy group for adolescents and pre-teens who are dysfluent. Led by Mary Ann Moore, director of ASLL INC and Board Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders, and Melissa Bruce, M.S., CCC-SLP, also a Board Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders, the group is open to both teens and pre-teens. A parent group will run concurrently and separately from the teens. The group will meet to discuss the difficulties of stuttering, improve fluency skills, and have a safe place for discussion. Plans include a sibling night later in the sequence of sessions.

Meetings will be held Mondays from 6:45-8:15 PM at ASLL INC for 10 weeks. Participants should be able to make a 10-week participation commitment. The group will have a minimum of five members with a maximum of nine. Cost is $75.00 per session and can be paid monthly. Starting date will be determined when adequate interest is established.

To enroll or to obtain further information, please call our offices between 10:00 and 2:00 Monday through Friday. Phone 281-894-6009. If preferable, e-mail Mary Ann Moore at asllinc@swbell.net.