The negative stereotype of a person who stutters is the most well-documented phenomena in stuttering research. Despite the fact that stuttering is a neurophysiological difference and not psychological in nature, the ubiquitous stereotype is that people who stutter are nervous, anxious, not confident, shy, and not suitable for roles that require high amounts of communication. The negative outcomes associated with the stuttering stereotype are just as pervasive, including bullying, isolation, difficulty forming relationships, as well as academic disparity and vocational role entrapment. Individuals who stutter have an elevated risk for reduced quality of life. This seminar will explore the foundational contributors to and outcomes of navigating stigma for individuals who stutter. Additionally, this seminar will review empirical data and case examples to support how stakeholders may utilize pillars of the nonableist Blank Center CARETM Model to support individuals they work with as they navigate social, vocational, and academic settings.

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify the characteristics of and contributors to the negative stereotype of stuttering
• Describe the cognitive, affective, and social outcomes of stigma for people who stutter
• Generate non-ableist, stuttering-affirming behaviors any individual can employ to support an individual who stutters

Featured speaker:

Danielle Werle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is the Associate Director of Educational and Professional Development at the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research - Atlanta Satellite through The University of Texas at Austin. Her research program investigates evidence-based practices for children and adults who stutter, and mitigation of stereotype threat.She is also dedicated to enhancing clinical training in stuttering for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as speech-language pathologists

Continuing Education Credits:

• Attendees can obtain 2 social work CECH upon completing the training, payment, quiz, and evaluation.
• A downloadable CECH certificate will be available upon completion of all requirements.
• Participants must attend the entire event to receive credit.

Cost:

2 CECH credits are available for licensed social workers at $15.00

RSVP Information:

All attendees must RSVP for this training. A  Zoom link will be provided via email upon completing the RSVP process