About the Syllable Timed Speech Workshop

This workshop is designed for speech pathologists aiming to develop clinical expertise in the use of Syllable Timed Speech (STS) for school-age children who stutter.

The workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Oakville and Westmead STS protocols, with a focus on adapting treatment to the cognitive, emotional, and social needs of children aged 6–12.

Participants will explore the rationale behind STS, including its theoretical basis and its evidence base across different age groups. The workshop highlights the unique challenges of treating school-age children, such as increased anxiety, classroom demands, and the need for flexible approaches.

Through case studies, video demonstrations, and interactive practice, attendees will learn how to implement STS systematically, including measurement techniques, parent training, use of prompts and praise, and transitioning to natural speech.

The workshop also addresses problem-solving strategies for common clinical scenarios, including treatment resistance, comorbid conditions, and telehealth practice.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the theoretical and clinical foundations of STS
Differentiate between STS protocols for preschool and school-age children
Apply STS techniques including measurement, prompting, and praise
Adapt STS for children with complex needs or prior treatment history
Problem-solve implementation challenges in real-world settings

Prior Learning Recommendations:

Although not mandatory, we strongly encourage attending the Lidcombe Program workshop before joining this session. Familiarity with the treatment framework will enhance your learning experience. Pre-reading materials will be distributed prior to the workshop to support your preparation.

Further information on the Lidcombe Program Workshop can be found below.

Lidcombe Program Workshop

This workshop will be presented by Zoom, over two sessions and is open to speech pathologists within Australia. Please contact Monica Bain at cpes@uts.edu.au if you are outside of Australia.

Below is the November 2025 timetable.

Session 1	Wednesday 19 November	1:00pm - 4:30pm (AEDT)
Session 2	Thursday 20 November	10:30am - 2:00pm (AEDT)

This Continuing Professional Development in Stuttering (CPDS) workshop is conducted jointly by the Australian Stuttering Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney, the Stuttering Unit at South Western Sydney Local Health District, and the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University.