Professional Development

The neurodiversity movement has elevated the narrative of reflecting on our practices in many areas of communication differences. What does it mean for SLPs who work with those who stutter? How do we include cultural responsive practices in the stuttering therapy environment? This presentation outlines the paradigm shifts as well as provides practical applications of what we keep- and what we don't-from our past practices, and how this all shapes our assessment and intervention procedures. 

Assessment and Treatment of School-Age Stuttering
and
Assessment and Treatment of Early Childhood Stuttering

• Review current knowledge about stuttering and its effects on children who stutter
• Enhance assessment practices for children who stutter
• Increase expertise in developing treatment plans and writing measurable goals
• Expand ability to educate and collaborate with parents and teachers
• Refine skills in providing appropriate and effective intervention

• Assess and address the needs of significant others in the environment of the child who stutters
• Develop practical, time-saving strategies for involving parents, teachers and others in stuttering intervention
• Expand resources to educate and collaborate with parents and teachers

• Learn how to assess the cognitive and affective factors that impact children who stutter
• Increase confidence in educating and supporting parents of children who stutter
• Outline several common counseling practices that improve therapy outcomes
• Develop therapy activities to address the cognitive and affective factors that impact children who stutter

Stuttering and Co-Existing Disorders

• Stuttering therapy can feel daunting, even in the best of circumstances. To add to the challenges, many children who stutter present with co-existing issues. Nina outlines concepts to consider and activities to implement for children who stutter who present with other concerns.

Other Fluency Differences

• Contact Nina for professional development seminars on the topics of cluttering and atypical disfluencies.