"All the information was beneficial. I liked the knowledge of the speaker." J.C. (Oct. 2024)

"It was beneficial learning to treat not just the stuttering as a behavior but as a condition as well. The information can be implemented in my clinical practices immediately." L.J. (Jun. 2024)

"The analogy of an assembly line or conveyor belt image to show the interactions of language development, motor skills, temperament as they can occur, or not occur, was especially helpful. I also appreciated knowing more about the ICF model, both as a model for treatment of stuttering and also as a model for addressing all varieties of communication disorders. The most memorable statement was that Stuttering is more than just stuttering. By extension, assessing and treating a stutterer is more than just treating the stuttering." D.D. (May. 2024)

"This course was comprehensive, clear and practical. I especially appreciated the attention to parental concerns as they first contact a speech pathologist. The attention to the interface between the patient and all aspects of the people and situations in his/her life was excellent." D.D. (May. 2024)

"Guidance for intervention was helpful. I liked the treatment options." A.P. (May. 2024)

"Appreciated the updated information about the various factors to consider that make up the etiology. This will improve my counseling skills. The ability to pause and rewind, change the speed of the presentation, having handouts to read along. Dr. Yaruss has a clear communication style and uses easy-to-understand, relatable analogies that help you to learn the concepts." L.B. (Apr. 2024)

"The discussion of assessment and trying to determine who will recover on their own was helpful. I liked the discussion of the neurological differences in the brains of people who stutter." R.G. (Feb. 2024)

"The new research regarding the differences in the brains of those who stutter and those who do not was beneficial. I liked the handouts." L.G. (Feb. 2024)

"I appreciated the section on assessment and the different factors to consider. I also liked the format - easy to follow along." T.A. (Feb. 2024)

"The risk factors for who is at high risk to continue stuttering were beneficial. His presentation was perfect!!" K.F. (Jan. 2024)

"The treatment for various age groups was helpful. I liked discussing the importance of minimizing adverse impact." F.T. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed discussing how to treat and assess stuttering. All of the course was beneficial." E.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the presenter's brilliant expertise in this area. The risk factors and assessing preschool children and how to talk to parents about the aspects of fluent verbal speech/communication (e.g., robot analogy) were helpful." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The entire course was extremely helpful. I enjoyed the materials and the presenter." T.D. (Dec. 2023)

"Excellent presentation given clearly, and at a level that respects SLP knowledge and provides information based on recent research, including information on theory and also on practical applications for assessment and therapy." A.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial discussions included the difference between stuttering and dysfluency, the distinction between surface features of stuttering and experience of a person who stutters including the feeling of loss of control and impact on their life, ASHA scope of practice including quality of life and ICF guiding physical causes as well as broader aspects of stuttering disorder, the risk factors influencing stuttering (genetics, environment, temperament, language system, motor system) and ways to explain this to parents, assembly line analogy and how if something goes wrong along the way, it throws off everything down the line." A.G. (Dec. 2023)

"In depth on what stuttering is and talking about the whole child with stuttering." M.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The discussion regarding the ICF model and its application to stuttering therapy was helpful. This course helps me to see the trajectory and purpose of stuttering therapy." H.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I found the information about the cause of stuttering to be most beneficial. I liked all of the information that was provided." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the assessment and treatment portion, and the specific examples." R.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Evaluation as it relates to the ICF model was helpful. I liked the handouts available, examples and analogies." L.L. (Aug. 2023)

"The ICF discussion was very enlightening. Learning how to look at the behavior and also the effect on a person's daily life. I liked the evidence based discussion." T.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I work with adults but personally my son stutters. I have gained a better understanding of the disorder and how to help him in daily life." S.O. (Jul. 2023)

"Very clear and well-organized course. The speaker is obviously very knowledgeable. I liked the emphasis on the big picture and life impact when discussing stuttering." M.L. (May 2023)

"I liked the overview and the ease of learning this material." D.G. (May 2023)

"Stuttering assessment and treatment. Very detailed and thorough presentation." A.R. (May 2023)

"Good general overview. Dr. Yaruss was very engaging and easy to listen to!" K.P. (May 2023)

"Great content, well organized and clearly presented. I feel the emotions behind stuttering for my students needs to be addressed and explored further. They are moving to a stage and age when these discussions need to happen, and I feel more comfortable now addressing it after this course." L.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked this holistic approach." A.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Great course. I liked the information about stuttering disorder versus stuttering behavior." S.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ICF framework information and the real-life application suggestions." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of behavior vs disorder was very revealing. The idea of "loss of control" was impactful. I liked the ability to rewind and listen to information a second time to grasp the concept." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Simple and effective techniques described. Assurance that it's okay to talk about stuttering with the client." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, easy to follow, the speaker is not boring!" A.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was very well-spoken and presented information in an easy-to-learn manner." R.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the discussion of factors that contribute to the prognosis for preschoolers becoming fluent communicators. I also appreciated the recommendations for explaining those choices to parents." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I especially liked the discussion of risk factors. Everything was very clearly presented. It is helpful to be aware of the most current research regarding stuttering." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated the presenter's emphasis on treating all aspects of stuttering, not just what a stutter sounds like. Course was well organized and presented clearly." C.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I appreciated the review of the various preschool risk factors that make it less likely for recovery to occur. I also found it interesting that initial severity does not act as an indicator for chronicity." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"There were several topics and discussions that I found most beneficial during this session. For example, the targeted treatment, the review of ASHA Scope of Practice, key ICF concepts, and the WHO's ICF Framework applied to stuttering." J.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of the ICF format. Scott was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Scott Yaruss is very thorough and I can relate to him very well. I liked the review of current concepts and guidance for interventions." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Yaruss's practical discussion of the causes of stuttering and statements on the goals for speech-language pathologists to follow given the ICF model during treatment was beneficial. Also, I liked his presentation on neurological changes that have been noted in individuals who stutter." P.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the concept of taking all aspects of the child's life into consideration when planning therapy and approaches to best help individual students." A.A. (June 2022)

"This course was very organized and the instructor was easy to listen to. I really liked his description of the scope of the disorder, and the holistic approach. I appreciated the explanation of the disorder including more than the frequency/severity of disfluencies, and also really liked the options for evaluation." C.M. (June 2022)

"Fabulous speaker - very easy to learn from. I liked the assessment and preschool stuttering outcomes." C.M. (June 2022)

"This course was a concise yet thorough update on current ideas and knowledge of where research is going. It was a good overview that we need multiple approaches to treat this complex disorder." A.A. (June 2022)

"Easy to understand and follow with great information." M.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the sections on the cause of stuttering, and assessing children with their motor and language skills to help make a treatment diagnosis." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"It was beneficial learning to treat a student in all aspects of life, not just the behavioral parts of stuttering." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"Thorough definitions and explanations and applicable approaches to treatment. Comprehensive language / approaches to working with patients who stutter." M.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the treatment of adverse impacts." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked that this course reviewed assessment strategies, what stuttering is, and risk factors." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"The topic I found most beneficial for my daily practice would be focusing on more than just teaching strategies and techniques to students who stutter. It is also important to reduce the adverse affects of stuttering on their lives. The presenter was great." J.D. (Jan 2022)

"The entire course was amazing and will help me in my work!"  G.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the ICF framework very interesting. I never looked at that aspect of assessment that way before. I never looked at how to incorporate the speakers emotional impact with the behavioral aspect.  Mr. Yaruss was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He brought up many of his experiences."  N.H. (Jan. 2022)

This program is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.