Many speech-language pathologists have expressed uncertainty about the best way to help school-age children who stutter overcome their speaking difficulties. This 3-part lunchtime live Adobe Connect webinar series will provide SLPs with an overview of stuttering disorders in school-age children and review the current evidence-base for assessing, setting goals, and intervening to improve speech fluency and communication attitudes. In this live, interactive webinar series, participants will discuss specific exercises and strategies and will explore a variety of ways to help children who stutter overcome the difficulties associated with their stuttering.
• 1/25/17: Session 1- Evidence-based diagnostic evaluations and goal-setting strategies for school-age students who stutter
• 2/8/17: Session 2- Evidence-based intervention strategies for improving speech fluency, helping students overcome emotional and cognitive reactions to stuttering, and involving families in schools
• 3/15/17: Session 3- Implementation support Q&A