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Description
Note: ASHA CEUs cannot be reported to ASHA unless your ASHA member number is included in your profile.This program provides information about the occurrence and development of stuttering-like disfluencies. This includes information about widespread anatomical and physiological abnormalities in brain regions underlying speech perception and production in people who stutter. Recent study findings which addressed cognitive neuroscience and motivational theory are provided which includes the role of self-monitoring.
Accreditation
This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)
Purpose of Activity
To gain knowledge about the occurrence and development of stuttering-like disfluencies.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Identify widespread anatomical and physiological abnormalities in brain regions underlying speech perception and production in people who stutter.
- Compare recent findings in cognitive neuroscience and motivational theory and the role of self-monitoring.
- Explain how the theoretical account of the experience of stuttering presented by the author will contribute to greater understanding and treatment of the stuttering experience.
Disclosures
Evan R. Usler, PhD
Financial: Dr. Usler is an Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Delaware. He has no other relationships/conditions/circumstances that present potential conflict of interest.
Nonfinancial: Dr. Usler's primary role is in teaching and conducting research pertaining to fluency and motor speech disorders. He is particularly interested in how interactions between cognition, emotion, language, and speech motor control play a role in disfluency and stuttering behaviors.
Credits:
- ASHA 0.05 CEU