Stutter-Forward is a virtual stuttering program for children, adolescents, and adults who stutter. It is offered through the 91社区 Stuttering Education and Research Lab and provided by Professor Rodney Gabel and Assistant Professor Cody Dew, two licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists. Gabel is a board-certified specialist in stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders, while Dew is a candidate for board certification. All services are fully virtual and currently offered at no cost to clients.
How Stutter-Forward Works
Stutter-Forward is built around a simple question: What would need to change for you to speak freely and authentically, exactly as you are? Rather than focusing on fluency, the program helps people who stutter build confidence, ease the fear and avoidance that stuttering can create, and connect with a community of others who stutter.
New members begin with a six-week introductory course. During the course, you work through foundational content at your own pace, meet every two weeks for one-on-one sessions, and join weekly drop-in group sessions to connect with others in the community. After the course, you can continue as part of the wider Stutter-Forward community, with ongoing group sessions, a discussion board, a growing library of resources, and continued individual sessions as available.
Because much of what people who stutter experience comes not from stuttering itself but from stigma, the reactions of others, and difficulty finding knowledgeable support, Stutter-Forward focuses on education, connection, and acceptance, grounded in current research.
How to Enroll in the Program
Stutter-Forward runs in cohorts throughout the year, and new cohorts begin regularly.
Current planned cohort start dates:
- Sept. 14, 2026
- Oct. 26, 2026
- Jan. 25, 2027
- March 15, 2027
Registration closes one week before each cohort begins. Members under 18 years old must register with a parent or guardian.
To join, complete the . After you register, we will follow up to welcome you and help you get started.
Availability
Stutter-Forward is delivered fully online, so members can take part from anywhere. Group sessions are held at set times each week, and individual sessions are scheduled directly with you. When you register, you will have the opportunity to share your availability so we can find times that work.
Clinicians
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Cody Dew is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New York with experience working with people who stutter. His research focuses on methods to improve the lives of people who stutter. |
Rodney Gabel, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, Distinguished Fellow National Academies of Practicergabel@binghamton.edu |
Rodney Gabel is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New York with more than 20 years of experience working with people who stutter. He has published over 75 articles and presented at more than 100 local, state, national and global conferences on improving clinical outcomes and the lives of people who stutter. |
Stutter-Forward for Children and Families
Stutter-Forward for Children and Families is being developed, but is not available at this time. Anyone interested in stuttering therapy for children under the age of 12 should email Cody Dew or Rodney Gabel (contact information is below) to inquire about availability and options.