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STARS’ international multidisciplinary advisory panel has published new consensus guidelines in Psychiatric Times, identifying stuttering as a brain-based neuropsychiatric disorder rather than a behavioral or developmental phase. Gerald A. Maguire, MD, Founder and Chair of STARS, and co-authors outline findings on genetic links, gaps in diagnosis and treatment, and the case for interdisciplinary, physician-inclusive care for individuals who stutter.

Our President & Founder, Gerald A. Maguire, MD, delivered a keynote address at Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Pre-Commencement ceremony, sharing personal reflections on courage, vulnerability, and what it truly means to practice medicine. His words served as an inspiring send-off for the next generation of physicians as they prepare to enter the field.

Gerald A. Maguire, MD, Founder and Chair of STARS, is featured in Medscape discussing the importance of early evaluation and support for children who stutter. The article highlights the neurologic and multifactorial nature of stuttering, the need for pediatricians to play an active role in screening and coordinating care, and the value of early intervention and multidisciplinary treatment approaches. It also notes STARS’ work to develop open-access guidelines to help improve stuttering care for physicians, speech-language pathologists, and families.

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.