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Managing Cluttering: From Diagnosis To Carryover #e163


Presenter: Kathleen Scaler Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-FD

Managing Cluttering: From Diagnosis To Treatment To Carryover


"It was extremely helpful to cover everything from diagnosis to treatment, and to have several case study examples. I liked the comprehensive nature of this course."

– D.W., prior course participant

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This multifaceted course will take participants from the basics of Cluttering, on to assessment and differential diagnosis, through case studies, and then into carryover techniques for treatment. All SLPs working with pediatric and adult clients will find it highly relevant and practical. Specific discussions include:

  • The current working definition of Cluttering.
  • Basics of assessment – differential diagnosis between Cluttering and Stuttering.
  • Strategies for teasing out symptoms to achieve a differential diagnosis.
  • Planning and goal writing for appropriate targets.
  • A problem-solving based approach to accurately pinpoint fluency concerns, and testing hypotheses in various settings over time.
  • Treatment principles and strategies for managing Cluttering with concomitant disorders.
  • Successful carryover techniques, and ways to motivate clients who lack awareness of Cluttering.

Course is offered for 0.45 ASHA CEUs – 4.5 Contact Hours. Course Run Time: 4:30:00

Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The LCD method of diagnosis was especially beneficial." S.T. (Nov. 2024)

"Reviewing the definition, discussing assessment tools and treatment ideas. Good examples for goal writing. Enjoyed the examples and that course covered carryover techniques, and ways to motivate clients." A.C. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on the different kinds/steps of cluttering treatment." T.C. (Sep. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the definition of cluttering and characteristics of clutterers as well as the fact that it can co-occur with other Dx's. I liked the repetitive nature of the material, specifically the definition of cluttering and its characteristics." R.F. (Apr. 2024)

"Assessment and LCD were beneficial topics." G.O. (Mar. 2024)

"The differential diagnosis and treatment was helpful (especially for teens and those with intellectual disabilities). I liked the pacing and topics related to case studies." E.T. (Feb. 2024)

"The Least Common Denominator method, it's interesting how it differs from the Three-Pronged Approach to the Conceptualization of Cluttering developed by the International Cluttering Association. The course was very comprehensive and a good starting point to be introduced to LCD and how to keep it in mind from assessment to treatment." R.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The differential diagnosis of cluttering was beneficial. I liked the handouts and pace of study." B.P. (Dec. 2023)

"How to identify & evaluate for cluttering and how to explain cluttering to families and school teams. I liked that the course was self-paced, had useful info, and had a list of resources." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"This topic was beneficial, especially outlining the definition. I liked how the course was organized from Dx to Tx." M.A. (Oct. 2023)

"Very thorough explanations of differential diagnosis, treatment, and working with co-occurring language issues. Discussing how to encourage students to engage in treatment and specific treatment areas (e.g. pauses, multi-syllable words) was beneficial." E.G. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the case studies and treatment. So many good examples and resources." K.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Very practical course. The whole course was beneficial, especially the evaluation and treatment methods." R.N. (May 2023)

"This course was extremely informative, the case studies were great, and I liked the section on specific treatment. I knew nothing about clustering, how to treat it, or how to even determine if any kids I work with cluster." C.W. (May 2023)

"The diagnostic criteria was beneficial. Clear differential diagnosis information." N.F. (May 2023)

"All of it was beneficial, from diagnosis to treatment strategies. Hands-on activities I could immediately implement into my sessions." D.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed the entire presentation. I valued getting a clear definition of cluttering, information about assessing it, and treating it. The case studies were helpful in the application of the learning process. I also liked the information on EBP as well as the resources I can refer to. Course was informative and well organized." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies to decrease cluttering." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Diagnosis and treatment discussion was beneficial." P.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the case studies, specific treatment methods, and the thorough approach Dr. Scaler Scott used for each part of the lecture." E.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The information was organized in a very thoughtful format." D.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Thorough definition of cluttering and differential diagnosis." A.C. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, organization of definitions, and approach to evaluation and treatment." V.D. (June 2022)

"I have a middle school student on my caseload who clutters so it was helpful to provide ideas for his therapy. I was able to listen/watch it at my leisure and thereby absorb it easier than if I had to complete the course in one setting." C.A. (Apr. 2022)

"Reviewing the differences between cluttering and stuttering treatments was beneficial. I liked the LCD definition strategies and having the example cases." V.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Getting a better understanding of all the aspects of cluttering and what to focus on in treatment was beneficial. Course was very thorough." L.K. (Mar. 2022)

"It was extremely helpful to cover everything from diagnosis to treatment, and to have several case study examples. I liked the comprehensive nature of this course." D.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Great overview of cluttering with practical ideas. I liked the sample goals and treatment activities." A.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I just diagnosed a student with cluttering and this class was helpful in understanding what cluttering is and how to treat it. Good coverage of what cluttering is, and is not." R.K. (Jan. 2022)

"When I suspected a student was presenting with cluttering, it was difficult to find research and specific evaluation procedures, let alone therapy techniques. The evaluation procedures and therapy techniques taught in this course will be beneficial in my daily practice. The case studies and numerous therapy techniques/activities presented were excellent." S.K. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. State the current working definition of cluttering.
  2. Identify two methods for differential diagnosis of cluttering from other communication disorders.
  3. Identify three treatment activities for managing cluttering in the school age child.
  4. Identify one treatment activity for managing cluttering in a preschool age child.
  5. Identify one treatment activity for managing cluttering in an adult.
  6. Identify one method for treating cluttering with concomitant disorders.
  7. Identify three carryover activities for use with children with cluttering.

Presenter & Disclosures

Kathleen Scaler Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-FD

Kathleen Scaler Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-FD, is a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Fluency Specialist, and Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University. Her research interests are largely in cluttering, atypical disfluencies, clinician training, and treatment effectiveness. She is the co-editor of Cluttering: A Handbook of Research, Intervention, and Education (Psychology Press, 2011) and co-author of Managing Cluttering: A Comprehensive Guidebook of Activities (Pro-Ed, Inc., 2013), both with Dr. David Ward. Dr. Scaler Scott has spoken nationally and internationally on the topics of fluency and social pragmatic disorders. She was the first Coordinator of the International Cluttering Association.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Kathleen Scaler Scott is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Kathleen Scaler Scott is the co-editor of the book "Cluttering: A Handbook of Research, Intervention, and Education" (Psychology Press, 2011) and co-author of the book "Managing Cluttering: A Comprehensive Guidebook of Activities" (Pro-Ed, Inc., 2013); receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Kathleen Scaler Scott is a member of the executive board of The National Stuttering Association; she does not receive any compensation in this role.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

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 CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

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However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

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On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

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Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

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Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

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Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

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