FLUENCY

Catalog description

This course study of fluency disorders and their characteristics in children and adolescents. We will examine normal versus abnormal fluency development. Different theories about the etiology of fluency disorders will be compared. A central focus will be placed on the design and application of appropriate treatment programs for young children, school-aged children and adolescent who stutter. This will include knowledge in related areas necessary to treat this multidimensional disorder holistically, i.e. motor skills re-training, family involvement, and counseling.