“Is stuttering a speech disability?”

Yes, stuttering is considered a speech disability under federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), when it significantly impacts communication, learning, or daily functioning. This means your daughter may qualify for support services in school or therapy to address her needs.

At The Beacon Clinic LLC in Baltimore, we provide specialized speech therapy for stuttering, helping children build fluency and confidence in their communication. We're here to support your family with expert care and guidance.

Let us know if you’d like to discuss evaluation or therapy options.

Yes, stuttering is a considered a speech disfluency

yes it is!

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability experiences significant limitations in one or more major life activities due to a physical or mental impairment. Specifically, for individuals who stutter, the ADA recognizes that substantial limitations in the crucial life activity of speaking may qualify them as having a disability. This recognition is crucial, as it encompasses not only the physical challenges posed by stuttering but also addresses societal prejudices and misconceptions about disabilities, which can be equally disabling. It's important to understand that perceptions and discrimination based =