Montreal Fluency Centre Continuing Professional Education

Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention for Stuttering - 2-day Basic Training Workshop The Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention for Stuttering was developed by Professor Mark Onslow and his colleagues at the University of Sydney, Australian Stuttering Research Centre (ASRC), as a behavioral intervention for stuttering in preschool children. In this program, parents learn to administer appropriate verbal contingencies for fluency and stuttering to their children in their everyday speaking environment. Studies have shown that fluency can be maintained at very high levels following treatment. The LP Basic Training Workshop is offered in Canada and North America as a collaboration with the Lidcombe Program Training Consortium (LPTC). Following this training participants are invited to join an on-line listserve for continued mentoring and case-based problem solving. For more detailed information about the Lidcombe Program visit the ASRC website Treatment of School Age Children who stutter: Simple solutions for complex problems - 1-day Workshop This 1 day workshop reviews treatment of school age children who stutter, with an emphasis on those treatments that have evidence that evaluates their efficacy. The workshop describes the nature of the school age child, the advantages and possible limitations of working with this population. Clinical procedures that have shown to be effective with this age group are discussed and adaptations to traditional programs for stuttering in this age group are described. The workshop includes discussion of possible adaptations to the Lidcombe Program for older children. Case studies are presented. A portion of this workshop is dedicated to development of treatment objectives and procedures for a number of hypothetical clients who present with problems that are common in this age group. This work is done in small group format. This workshop is appropriate for clinicians working in school-based settings as well as private clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other health care facilities.

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NEW!!! Special Populations: Treating Stuttering in Children with Other Speech and Language Difficulties - 1-day Workshop

This 1 day workshop explores treatment of stuttering when children have other co-existing Speech and Language Difficulties. An overview of stuttering in children with other speech and language problems will summarize the literature. This will include a survey of treatments that have been traditionally utilized for this population with an emphasis on those therapies that have outcomes that show they are effective for this population. A discussion of 'what works' and what might be adapted from what we know about treatment of stuttering to work better will follow. Issues that may be problematic for effective treatment will be identified and troubleshooting for these complex cases will be part of the workshop. Case studies of a number of children who stutter with other speech and language problems including cognitive impairment, phonology/motor speech issues, autism and ADD will be presented. Participants will be given a case history form to submit prior to the workshop for troubleshooting and treatment planning as part of this workshop.

Outline:
· Subgroups of Stuttering: Overview of stuttering in children with other speech and language problems
· What has been done: Survey of treatments that are effective for this population
· What works: adaptations that may be needed to traditional treatments for this population
· Troubleshooting with complex cases
· Case Studies:
o Treating stuttering in children with Cognitive Impairment
o Treating stuttering with children with Language Impairment
o Treating stuttering when there are phonology/motor speech issues
o Treatment of stuttering in children with ADD
o Treatment of stuttering in children in the Autistic Spectrum

Troubleshooting with the Lidcombe Program - 1-day Workshop

This one day workshop will begin by describing some of the issues that can become barriers to treatment with the Lidcombe Program. Through case studies and presentations by the facilitators, participants will do case-based problem solving in small groups to identify problems presented and generate ideas for solving the problems. The second part of the workshop will be devoted to case presentations by the participants with small group problem solving. Participants will be asked to send information regarding individual cases prior to the workshop. Those participants who do not have a case to present will be welcome to observe and participate in the small group problem solving.

Limited to 25 participants

Workshops & Seminars Schedule (new workshops being added - please continue to monitor schedule)

Date Location Workshop (click for brochure) Registration Form Jun. 24-25, 2009 Burlington, Vermont Basic Training Register Jun. 26, 2009 Burlington, Vermont Problem Solving Register Sept. 10-11, 2009 Montreal, Quebec Basic Training (French) Register Sept.25-26, 2009 Newport Beach, California Basic Training Register Oct. 1-2, 2009 Wayne, New Jersey Basic Training Register November 2-3, 2009 Oshawa, Ontario Basic Training Register November 5-6, 2009 Sault Ste-Marie, Ontario Basic Training Register February 4-5, 2010 Seattle, Washinton Basic Training Register February 6, 2010 Seattle, Washinton School Age Day   To be determined Montreal, Quebec Management of Stuttering in School-Age Children Register To be determined Montreal, Quebec Special Populations: Treating Stuttering in Children with Other Speech and Language Difficulties Register

Contact: Kristy Findlay
Lidcombe Program Workshop Coordinator
Montreal Fluency Centre
Phone: 514-489-4320 extension 250
Fax 514-489-9249
Lidcombe@montrealfluency.com

Frequently Asked Questions

· What is the Lidcombe Program?
· Who can attend the workshops?
· What is The Montreal Fluency Centre's history with the Lidcombe Program?
· What is the Australian Stuttering Research Centre?
· Who are the presenters?
· I’m looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been trained in the Lidcombe Program. Can you recommend one?
· My organization is interested in hosting a workshop. What do I need to do?
· My question hasn't been answered/I need more information

What is the Lidcombe Program?
The Lidcombe Programme is a direct treatment for early stuttering that children enjoy and which is extremely effective. The treatment is implemented by parents, during a period of close consultation with the clinician. Research and clinical trials have shown that the Lidcombe Program can eliminate stuttering within 2-6 months for the most part and fluency can be maintained through a criterion based maintenance program, when stuttering begins in the first few years of life.

Who can attend the workshops?
The Lidcombe Program Basic workshop is intended for Speech Language Pathologists only.

What is The Montreal Fluency Centre's history with the Lidcombe Program?
The Montreal Fluency Centre has offered Lidcombe Program Clinician Training Workshops since 1999, in collaboration with the Australian Stuttering Research Centre. In 2002 the Lidcombe Program Training Consortium was formed in order to establish some quality control over the continuing professional education of the Lidcombe Program. Rosalee C. Shenker, Executive Director of The Montreal Fluency Centre, is a charter member of this consortium along with members from Australia, United States, Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands and New Zealand. Since the initial workshop, over 2000 Clinicians have been trained in workshops in Canada and the United States. The program of professional education offered by the Montreal Fluency Centre in collaboration with the Lidcombe Programme Training Corsortium (LPTC) is conducted for Speech-Language Pathologists in English and French. At least one member of the LPTC is present at all Lidcombe Program Workshops in North America.

What is the Australian Stuttering Research Centre?
Please visit their website for more information: Australian Stuttering Research Centre (ASRC)

Who are the presenters?

Members of the LPTC:

Barry Guitar, Ph.D., Professor, University of Vermont, has been treating preschool children with the LP for 7 years and has given many clinical workshops and data-based presentations on the LP. He has also practiced " Distance Lidcombe" for families in remote areas.

Melissa Bruce, M.S., Clinic Director, University of Houston, has developed training programs for graduate students based on the LP, and has implemented and supervised this program for 10 years.

Rosalee C. Shenker, Ph.D., Executive Director, Montreal Fluency Centre, has been treating children with the LP for over 10 years. She has collaborated on several publications on the LP.

Christina Lattermann, Ph.D. has implemented the Lidcombe Program in Germany, provided many clinical workshops and is supervising colleagues who are working with the LP. She is currently writing book on the LP in German.

Associates ( Not Members of the LPTC):

Natacha Beausoleil, M.O.A. Orthophoniste en bureau privé, œuvre auprès des personnes qui bégaient depuis 1998. Elle utilise le PL depuis 7 ans et collabore aux ateliers de formation depuis 2007.

Carla DiDomenicantonio, M.Sc. Orthophoniste en bureau privé, a une expérience étendue dans le traitement des personnes qui bégaient et plus de 10 ans d’expériences avec le PL.

Sarita Koushik, M.SLP (C) A Stuttering Specialist at the MFC since 2002, Sarita is currently pursuing her doctoral studies from the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Martin T. Nevdahl, M.S. CCC-SLP received his education at the University of Washington. A frequent contributer to seminars on stuttering He is coordinating the research collaboration between the UW Speech and Hearing Sciences Department and the Australian Stuttering Research Centre in Sydney, Australia.

I’m looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been trained in the Lidcombe Program. Can you recommend one?
We maintain an up to date list for Speech-Language Pathologists who have taken our training course. However, neither the Montreal Fluency Centre, nor the Lidcombe Program Training Consortium warrant the competency of the clinicians or guarantee their treatment.

My organization is interested in hosting a workshop. What do I need to do?
Are you interested in bringing a workshop to your area? Would you like to host a private workshop for your organization.
The Montreal Fluency Centre is continually looking for opportunities to partner with organizations in order to bring these continuing professional education workshops to speech-language pathologists across North America. Contact Kristy Findlay at lidcombe@montrealfluency.com for information on how to become a host site for the workshops.

My question hasn't been answered/I need more information
For further information about events or to discuss your group's individual needs contact the LPTC Training Coordinator in North America, Kristy Findlay.