Virtual Learning by The Stuttering Foundation is an online series of free, interactive workshops with a variety of offerings for speech-language pathologists, parents, and individuals who stutter.

The series includes monthly offerings ranging from clinical training opportunities, to parent education, to a platform for people who stutter of all ages to share their stories. Sessions are moderated by many of the world’s leading clinicians, researchers, and self-help advocates — bringing learning and collaboration to you.

Contemporary Stuttering Modification

Chris ConstantinoSpeaker: Christopher Constantino, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Date:  Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Time: Noon-1:30pm ET

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Description: Stuttering modification therapy has been part of speech-language pathology’s treatment approach to stuttering for the better part of a century. This workshop will give an overview of the traditional stuttering modification therapy within the context of the contemporary research literature. We will discuss the primary stages of therapy, including identification, desensitization, variation, modification, and stabilization. I will give practical examples of therapy activities for each stage. The focus of will be on helping clients reduce concealment of stuttering and increase spontaneity of speech.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Describe the stages of stuttering modification treatment.
  2. Explain the evidence that supports stuttering modification treatment.
  3. Identify at least two activities to help clients stutter with less effort.

Details:

  • Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Graduate Students
  • There is no fee for this event.
    *This course is not eligible for CEUs at this time
    Please register if available for the live event only. A recording may be available at a later date on our streaming site for a small fee.

Biography: Christopher Constantino lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Megan, and sons, Augustine and Sebastian. He is a speech-language pathologist at Florida State University. He works clinically with, teaches classes on, and researches how to improve the experience of stuttering. He co-edited Stammering Pride & Prejudice. Chris enjoys riding his bicycle.

Advocacy Skills for School-Age Kids and Teens Who Stutter: Application of a Conceptual Model

Speaker: Kristin Chmela M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, Chmela Communication Center

Date:  Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Time: Noon-1:15pm ET

Description: A conceptual model for teaching advocacy is reviewed and adapted for school-age children and teens who stutter. Concrete strategies are provided for each step of the model.  Several case examples are reviewed and discussed. 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

1. Understand evidence supporting need to teach advocacy skills to children and teens who stutter
2. Demonstrate application of a conceptual model of advocacy for children and teens who stutter
3. Review and discuss case examples and clinical outcomes of application of advocacy skills

Details:
• Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Graduate Students
• There is no fee for this event.
*This course is not eligible for CEUs at this time
Please register if available for the live event only. A recording may be available at a later date on our streaming site for a small fee.

Biography: Kristin Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, has serviced children and teens who stutter for almost 40 years at the Chmela Communication Center in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. She is an author, lecturer, consultant, and co-founder and director of the Training and Therapeutic Experience Program at Camp Shout Out. Kristin holds certifications in yoga, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices. She continues to spend the majority of her time helping individuals who stutter, clutter, and have other fluency challenges and remains passionate about helping speech language pathologists service this population.