Gerald A. Maguire, MD, Founder of STARS, together with STARS physicians, discusses stuttering in Exceptional Parent Magazine, helping parents better understand the condition and when to seek support. The article highlights early identification, the neurological basis of stuttering, and promising advances that are expanding treatment options for individuals who stutter.
Thomas J. Valente, MD, STARS Scientific Advisor, highlights the need for evidence-based guidelines to improve the assessment and treatment of stuttering. Speaking after the first STARS Interdisciplinary Clinical Advisory Meeting in Portugal, he discusses the role of psychiatry in stuttering care and the importance of improving clinical support for patients.
Gerald A. Maguire, MD, Founder of STARS, was recently featured in a NeurologyLive video interview discussing emerging developments in the treatment of stuttering and what clinicians are most excited about in 2026. In the conversation, Dr. Maguire highlights advances in research, evolving therapeutic approaches, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving care for individuals who stutter.
STARS has launched dedicated microsites in partnership with Psychiatric Times and NeurologyLive to expand access to educational content focused on stuttering research, treatment, and interdisciplinary care. These collaborations extend the reach of STARS initiatives within neurology and mental health communities.
At the Canadian Stuttering Association 2025 Conference, attendees helped reach the fundraising goal of $15,000 CAD to support next year’s event in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Gerald A. Maguire, MD, attended in person to review results and connect with children, teens, adults who stutter, families, SLPs, coaches, and supporters. The conference brought the community together to […]
As International Stuttering Awareness Day is observed on October 22, Gerald Maguire, MD, psychiatrist and president and founder of the Stuttering Treatment and Research Society (STARS), urged his colleagues to take a closer look at a condition that has long been overlooked within psychiatry and medicine.