ONLINE: Early Childhood Stuttering: A Practical Approach

Online Learning

Session 1 Monday 18th January 2021, 1.00pm-4.00pm NZDT

Session 2 Thursday 21st January 2021, 1.00pm-4.00pm NZDT

This series of two 3-hour tele-training modules is a "live" online version of Dr Scott Yaruss’ “Early Childhood Stuttering” 1-day event. This event will not be recorded for later viewing. Single registration cost is for each individual, not per site. Each person must register and attendance is required for both sessions. Zoom will be used to deliver the training with “meeting room” details emailed to participants prior to each module. You will need to download Zoom software to your computer. A webcam and inbuilt microphone on your computer is also preferable so you can fully participate.

Intended Participants

This online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event is intended for Speech-Language Therapists who work with preschool and young school-age children who stutter.

Readings and Resources

There are no recommended pre-readings.

Learning Objectives

Following this event participants will:

• Identify preschool children in need of a comprehensive evaluation of speech fluency.
• Select appropriate evaluation strategies for determining which preschool children who stutter are in need of treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment approaches aimed at helping preschool children overcome their speaking difficulties.
• Effectively educate parents about 3 strategies for facilitating preschool children’s fluency at home and in other situations.
• Apply 3 strategies for helping preschool children improve their speech fluency directly.
• Describe 2 strategies for helping preschool children develop healthy, appropriate attitudes toward stuttering and their speaking abilities.

Content and Format

The workshop will begin with an overview of key concepts in stuttering therapy, including specific techniques for helping young children who stutter improve their speech fluency and overall communication. The presenter will provide specific examples of treatment goals, strategies, and therapy activities that can be adapted for a variety of settings. Particular attention will be paid to strategies for working with parents, including sample dialogues so participants will understand how to answer the questions parents often ask. Participants will have the opportunity to ask about specific children on their caseloads so they will leave from the workshop with a better understanding of the nature of stuttering and increased confidence in their ability to help young children who stutter and their families overcome the burden of this challenging disorder.