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Stuttering Therapy: Using Problem-Solving Strategies to Facilitate Generalization and Maintenance

Authors:
J. Scott Yaruss, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BRS-FD
William P. Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-FD
Robert W. Quesal, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-FD


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Course Description

This program is offered for .5 CEUs or 5 hours of continuing professional development (Introductory Level: Professional area). Price: $110.00

Purpose of the Course
  • To help speech-language pathologists (SLPs) learn how to enhance problem-solving skills in individuals who stutter
  • To present a series of practical exercises that SLPs can incorporate into their existing treatment programs to help their clients who stutter:
    • Facilitate generalization of treatment skills to situations outside of the therapy room
    • Enhance long-term maintenance of treatment skills after the conclusion of treatment
    • To provide specific examples of how problem-solving skills can be used in treatment so clinicians can help their clients who stutter improve generalization and maintenance of treatment skills

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • List 3 reasons that generalization and maintenance can be difficult for individuals who stutter.
  • Explain the rationale for teaching specific problem-solving skills to individuals who stutter.
  • Describe a detailed problem-solving plan that can be used in treatment to help individuals who stutter improve generalization.
  • Design and implement effective a treatment program that incorporates effective problem-solving skills
Authors

J. Scott Yaruss, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BRS-FD J. Scott Yaruss, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BRS-FD, is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Co-director of the Stuttering Center of Western Pennsylvania. Yaruss conducts research on the onset and development of stuttering in preschool children, including analysis of linguistic and motoric source factors that contribute to children's production of speech disruptions. Read more Read more about this author


William P. Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP William P. Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP, BRS-FD, is a board-recognized specialist and mentor in fluency disorders and staff speech language pathologist at Purdue University, specializing in the treatment of stuttering for children and adults. Read more Read more about this author


Robert W. Quesal, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-FD Robert W. Quesal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BRS-FD, is a board-recognized specialist and mentor in fluency disorders and professor at Western Illinois University. He teaches courses in fluency disorders, anatomy, speech and hearing science, and voice disorders. Read more Read more about this author
Continuing Education Units - CEUs
ASHA CEUs Approved ASHA CE Provider

This course is offered for .5 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

CEUs are based on attainment of learning outcomes. Participants must complete the course, pass the assessment test with 80% accuracy and fill out the evaluation form in order to receive their certificate on-line.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be issued under reasonable circumstances when there is email notification within 3 days of course registration. To obtain a refund contact ProCourse at bartcyn@cs.com

Online CEUs Course Stuttering Therapy: Using Problem-Solving Strategies to Facilitate Generalization and Maintenance