She should be able to gage when the client is in need of referral to a professional counselor. In addition, the clinician should be able to recommend a trusted professional with whom she has built a strong professional rapport. In addition to treating feelings and attitudes in a clinical setting, the clinician should offer several resources to connect the client with outside support. The clinician with several stutterers on her caseload may opt to develop a clinical support group. She may also refer to online sources, such as stuttering list-serves or web sites for adults.
Children can also contact other children who stutter on the web.