SP 617 - Fluency Disorders

(2.00 cr.)

A review of the major theories of stuttering which serves as a framework for the development of assessment and treatment protocols for individuals who stutter. The competencies and guidelines for assessment and treatment of stuttering developed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are utilized to evaluate commercial/contemporary fluency programs. Students also evaluate current research to develop the skills necessary to apply the principles of evidence-based practice to their treatment planning and intervention.