School Aged Stuttering Bootcamp Course
Earn .3 ASHA CEUs
What Is Stuttering:
Stuttering is complex. Do you fear working with school- aged children who stutter? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Many of us do not learn about stuttering or fluency in graduate school. However, you can be proficient in helping your students who stutter.
Many of us have never met anyone who stutters. Many of us are confused what stuttering is. Do not fear. Help is here….
Why take this course?
It is now time to learn about stuttering so you feel like a competent clinician. If you are reading this you are a compassionate clinician who truly wants to feel like you helped your students at the end of a day. Keep reading to learn more.
In this course you will learn:
- Identify two types of stuttering for school aged children.
- Determine risk factors of stuttering for ages 6 to 18.
- Learn two assessment tools when testing.
- Understand 2 treatment types of school children to identify initiation of treatment.
- Develop 3 school age goals for treating stuttering.
Agenda:
- Intro/what is stuttering-30 min
- Assessment of Stuttering-40 min
- Treatment of Stuttering/Understanding emotions-40 min
- Case Studies/Goals-30 min
- Carryover and teacher/family involvement-30 min
- Frequently Asked Questions-10 min
This course includes videos, a goal sheet, therapy activity sheet, and helpful resources.
This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs of important information on demand that cannot be missed. Keep reading or enroll now.
Who am I?
I am Lori Melnitsky. I am a licensed speech language pathologist, stuttering expert, and have directed my own private practice for over 20 years, All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy (www.allislandspeech.com). I stuttered severely until age 30. I could not say my name or raise my hand in class to ask questions. Over the years I have treated hundreds of children and adults who stutter.I developed the stuttering school aged boot camp course and podcast. I was told I could not become a speech pathologist by other SLPs so my mission is to educate
SLPs on stuttering and fluency therapy.
Although the gift of fluency was not initially bestowed upon me, I have learned effective strategies to incorporate tools, strategies and changes in mindset to overcome the challenges of stuttering and become more fluent.
Leading National Stuttering Association (NSA) support group meetings for many years helped to get into the minds of PWS. I have taught as an adjunct professor for graduate classes on stuttering. I was a consultant for the Children's show "Arthur" on an episode on stuttering called "Maria Speaks". I am a published author in the Journal of Fluency Disorders. I was interviewed by, Verizon and Newsday as an expert on stuttering. Other presentations include school districts, LISHA, WSHLA, and universities. Recently I was thrilled to start the Facebook Group and Podcast called Stuttering DeMystified.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial Disclosure: Lori Melnitsky is the owner of All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Lori founded the podcast and facebook group Stuttering DeMystified.
What Students Have To Say
I have taken several courses from Lori. Unlike many other courses her courses provide not only theory but usable treatment information that can be immediately implemented with clients. Her personal experiences make me think about each and everything I do for my clients and families. I am always excited for her next offering
- Dolores DiStasio Laskin, SLP
I honestly learned very little about stuttering in school. “. After watching this course I feel like I can support children who stutter and their families. It’s a must watch.
- Linda L, Spec Ed Administrator
I highly recommend the school aged stuttering bootcamp. As a SLP working in public schools I found this information so useful. Having a teacher who is an SLP who stutters and stuttering specialist was an added bonus. So glad I took this course.
- MIchelle Yackow, SLP
