2-day Workshop: The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering 2023

Description:

The Lidcombe Program is an evidence based, behavioral treatment for early stuttering. The treatment is administered by parents under the supervision of a speech language pathologist. Research has shown that children can maintain high levels of speech fluency following treatment.

This workshop is designed for speech language pathologists who are interested in working with young children who stutter. The workshop will include short lectures, group activities, viewing and discussion of clinic visit videos, and case discussions.

– Understand the rationale and concepts of the Lidcombe Program

– Confidently conduct the components of the Lidcombe Program – training parents, speech measures, therapy, and maintenance

Target Participants:

-Speech therapists

– Speech therapy students (Final semester or final year)

Registration Fee: HK$5,000

Early Bird discount: HK$4000 (on or before 31 Oct 2023)

Enrollment Deadline: 17 Nov 2023

40 participants per workshop, registration will be on a
first-come-first-serve basis.