2*Day Stuttering Conference Fluency Disorders and Subtypes Thursday 24 October 2013 Friday 25 October 2013

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1 2*Day Stuttering Conference Fluency Disorders and Subtypes Thursday 24 October 2013 Friday 25 October 2013 Organised by The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria

2 PROGRAMME DAY 1: Future Directions for Disorders of Fluency: What do we know and what is Best Practice? Registration Welcome Prof Dr Bart Vinck Head of Department Communication Pathology, UP Introduction Mrs Ursula Zsilavecz Head of Clinical Services, Department of Communication Pathology, UP Stuttering and Bilingualism Tea/Coffee Break Stuttering and Bilingualism Lunch What is Evidence Based Practice? Prof Diane Kendall Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, USA Evidence Based Practice: Application Prof Diane Kendall Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, USA A Parent Child Interaction Approach Mrs Ursula Zsilavecz & Mrs Salomé Geertsema Head of Clinical Services & Lecturer, Department of Communication Pathology, UP Questions & Answers Cocktail Party

3 DAY 2: Is Stuttering always Stuttering? Fluency disorders and subtypes Registration What does Research tell us about Other Disorders of Fluency: Acquired Disorders and Other Fluency Disorders Tea/Coffee Break What does Research tell us about Other Disorders of Fluency: Acquired Disorders and Other Fluency Disorders Lunch Differential Diagnosis & Management Mrs Ursula Zsilavecz & Mrs Jeannie van der Linde Department of Communication Pathology, UP Phonology as a Concomitant. Critique: So what should we do? Mrs Jeannie van der Linde & Mrs Mia le Roux Department of Communication Pathology, UP Social Emotional Impact of Fluency Disorders and Management hereof. Mrs Ursula Zsilavecz Head of Clinical Services, Department of Communication Pathology, UP Q & A / Closure & Acknowledgements

4 COURSE BROCHURE Brief Description of the Programme: This course has been structured in such a manner that attendees can chose to attend the Thursday or Friday sessions. This conference and workshop has been arranged in order to coincide with the International Stuttering Awareness day which is held internationally on the 22nd October annually. Professionals who work with persons who stutter are encouraged to attend the conference and workshop. Research has highlighted many new trends which in turn have an influence on how the effective management of stuttering. Management of stuttering encompasses a broad spectrum of approaches, some which are proven to work better than others. The question which arises is why? Researchers and therapists alike have come to a better understanding of what stuttering is and what it is not. The aim is to glean a better understanding of assessment and treatment of stuttering so as to base our clinical practice on evidence of effectiveness. Who should attend the Course? Speech-language therapists working with the pre-schooler/ school aged child and adult who stutters should attend. Course outcomes: This conference and workshop endeavours to enhance your knowledge on: How the current research findings guide the management of stuttering Application of evidence based practice in order to enhance effective management The implications of current approaches to assessment and treatment Course Structure and Venue: This is 2-day conference presented at the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Main Campus. The conference consists of 2 days which you can register for separately. Parking is available at the UP Parkade for R20.

5 Assessment and Accreditation: A certificate of attendance with 16 CPD points will be issued to all delegates attending both days. A certificate of attendance with 9 CPD points (5 General + 4 Ethics) will be issued to all delegates attending day 1. A certificate of attendance with 7 CPD points will be issued to all delegates attending day 2. Course Fee: The course fee is R1500 per delegate and includes all course notes and refreshments. The course fee for one day is R750, including course notes and one refreshment. Early registration fee: before 1 October is R1300. For one day it is R650. Registration and Enquiries: Course Coordinator: Nathalie Van Waeyenberge Fax: +27(0) Cell: +27(0) Nathalie.VanWaeyenberge@gmail.com Course Leader & Host: Ms Ursula Zsilavecz Ursula.Zsilavecz@up.ac.za