2020 New Continuing Education Courses Covert Stuttering: Transitioning from Covert to Overt
These courses are available online at
www.stutteringhelp.org/training
Many people who stutter who can "pass" as fluent in daily life are desperate to do so despite the emotional cost: anxiety, dread, and fear of potential stuttering; exhausting "mental gymnastics" to avoid words or remain silent; and poor self-confidence as a communicator. Adults with a covert profile of stuttering share their experiences and provide insight into their personal journey toward self-acceptance. Vivian Sisskin, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Clinical Professor, University of Maryland, College Park presents the basics of a treatment plan that supports stutterers with a covert profile to embrace their identity and confidently say all they want, when they want. This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, professional area).
Stuttering Well: A Conversation About the Self-Management of Stuttering Stuttering as an adult can be difficult. Although therapy is often helpful, after having been in therapy throughout our school careers, it may not be very enticing. Access to a specialist, time, and the expense can be additional barriers to therapy. Self-help, another oft-suggested activity, may also be problematic. In this presentation, Christopher Constantino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, of The Florida State University presents an orientation towards stuttering that offers opportunities for growth. He discusses how to become more comfortable stuttering and how to speak with greater ease and spontaneity. This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, professional area).
Understanding and Influencing the Stigma of Stuttering
In this 90 minute presentation, Michael Boyle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP of Montclair State University, discusses how communicative participation and quality of life can be impaired by the stigma associated with stuttering. He presents research about how public and private stigma can act as barriers to the achievement of life goals. This presentation will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of stigma as it pertains to stuttering, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to stigma reduction for individuals who stutter. This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, professional area).
Helping School-Age Children Who Stutter Evolve Communicative Competence In this one hour video, Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-F discusses a framework for helping children who stutter evolve their skills as communicators. This treatment framework for children who stutter ages 8-18, is based upon the multidimensional nature of stuttering and the importance of varied treatment outcomes over the course of development. It encompasses five areas of focus, broadens a child's perspective (beyond stuttering-fluency), and emphasizes the positive mindset of choosing to grow as a communicator. Each of the five areas of focus (Attentive, Assertive, Confident, Effective, Proactive) include actions one may engage in and are derived from evidence with our field, as well as the fields of psychology and neuroscience. This presentation defines and applies this framework across a case study. This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, professional area).
The Role of Acceptance, Commitment and Mindfulness in Stuttering Therapy Research has demonstrated that through acceptance and commitment therapy, persons who stutter can learn a range of skills that mitigate negative thoughts and feelings about stuttering and make meaningful progress towards valued communication goals. In this 1 hour presentation, Courtney Byrd, Ph.D., CCC-SLP of the University of Texas at Austin facilitates a panel of adults who have completed treatment that incorporated principles of acceptance, commitment and mindfulness. They discuss how their participation lead to reduced avoidance behaviors, increased acceptance of self and stuttering, and effective management of difficult thoughts and feelings through mindfulness skills. Participants provide valuable insight for clinicians and other persons who stutter regarding how use of this approach helped them to move forward in their lives in ways that their thoughts and feelings about their stuttering previously prevented. This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, professional area).
Using Voluntary Stuttering to Empower Children Who Stutter School-Aged children who stutter often rate themselves as poor communicators and are more likely to experience negative social interactions because of their stuttering. Additionally, the general public harbors negative views of people who stutter and often underestimates what they can accomplish. Fortunately, the impact of stigma and negative stereotyping can be diminished with the use of voluntary stuttering. In this presentation, Dr. Joe Donaher, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, of Center for Childhood Communication at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, explores ways in which voluntary stuttering can be used to empower School-Aged children who stutter in therapy. This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, professional area).
The Stuttering Foundation is an ASHA approved Continuing Education provider. *Products and online ASHS CEUs are priced separately
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