{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Targeting Communication Effectiveness in Adults Who Stutter: A Preliminary Study
Activity Steps
Description
Note: ASHA CEUs cannot be reported to ASHA unless your ASHA member number is included in your profile.This program will review the benefits of a treatment approach for adults who stutter which focuses on core communication competencies rather than attempt to modify speech fluency. Affective and cognitive variables of communication in persons who stutter will be addressed along with post-treatment gains in clinician-perceived communication competencies. Significant psychosocial and communicative benefits from treatment designed to focus on communication effectiveness rather than fluency for adults who stutter will be discussed.
Accreditation
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs
(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)
Purpose of Activity
To gain knowledge about benefits of a treatment approach for adults who stutter that focuses on core communication competencies rather than attempt to modify speech fluency.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe affective and cognitive variables of communication in persons who stutter.
- Recognize post-treatment gains in clinician-perceived communication competencies.
- Explain significant psychosocial and communicative benefit can be obtained for adults who stutter following treatment designed to focus on communication effectiveness rather than fluency.
Disclosures
Course Content Disclosure: The Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research has developed the "Targeting Communication Excellence" treatment program, which is the main focus of the present study, and reflects the theoretical framework that communication is not defined by fluency. The 12-week "Targeting Communication Excellence" treatment program at The Blank Center is based on the same foundational principles as Camp Dream. Speak. Live. This article will not focus on information on other similar or related services for individuals who stutter.
Author Disclosures: Dr. Courtney Byrd disclosed that a legacy grant was received to establish and fund the research, training, and service completed at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research, which includes the Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute, the Dr. Jennifer and Emanuel Bodner Developmental Stuttering Laboratory, and the Dealey Family Foundation Stuttering Clinic. Dr. Byrd serves as the Founding Director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. The Blank Center offers free daily therapy in their Targeting Communication Excellence program as well as free annual participation in Camp Dream. Speak. Live. nationally and internationally.
Courtney Byrd, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Financial: Dr. Courtney Byrd has no financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial: Dr. Courtney Byrd serves as the founding director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research as well as the Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute, and hosts Camp Dream. Speak. Live. annually in Austin, Texas, as well as globally at different international locations.
Geoffrey A. Coalson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Financial: Dr. Geoffrey A. Coalson has no financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial: Dr. Geoffrey A. Coalson serves as the Associate Director of Research and Grant Development at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. As a former doctoral student under the mentorship of Dr. Courtney Byrd, he serves as a clinical consultant for Camp Dream. Speak. Live.
Megan M. Young M.A., CCC-SLP
Financial: Megan M. Young has no financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial: Megan M. Young is a doctoral student in the department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin and serves under the mentorship of Dr. Courtney Byrd at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. As a doctoral student under the mentorship of Dr. Courtney Byrd, she serves as a clinical supervisor for Camp Dream. Speak. Live.
Credits:
- ASHA 0.1 CEU