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.

Inside Finding Your Voice Therapy

 

Speakers: Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ph.D., Tricia Hedinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, and Eddie Brown, M.A., CCC-SLP, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Date:  Monday, March 30, 2026

Time: 2 to 3:15 PM ET

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Description: Tim Saltuklaroglu, Tricia Hedinger and Eddie Brown from the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center will provide an overview, implementation plan, and discussion for ‘Find your Voice’ Therapy. Tim will provide background on the development of the program and its goals. Tricia will discuss initial testing of the therapy in the UT clinic. Eddie will then discuss his dissertation research with data from the first clinical trial and feedback from participants. Tim, Tricia, and Eddie will then discuss challenges and next steps.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Understand the rationale for ‘Find your voice’ therapy and how it differs from other treatments for stuttering.
  2. Understanding what it means to ‘find your voice’.
  3. Understand the phases of the program.
  4. Understand how ‘find your voice’ treatment is implemented.

Details:

  • Target Audience: Persons who stutter, 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.

Bio: Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ph.D., is person who stutters who entered the field of speech pathology to learn more about the disorder and help children and adults who stutter. He completed his undergraduate degree at Washington State University and then his master’s degree at the University of Alberta. After practicing as an SLP in the North Carolina school system, he entered the Ph.D. program at East Carolina University. He earned his Ph.D. in 2004 and since then has been on faculty at the University of Tennessee, where he is currently a full professor. He has co-authored over 55 peer reviewed publications and one textbook and has received external funding through the National Institute of Health.

Tricia Hedinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF is a clinical professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville and a board-certified specialist in stuttering, cluttering, and other fluency disorders. Ms. Hedinger serves as Vice Chair and Director of Continuing Education for the World Stuttering Network. She is also a published author, contributing to books, chapters, and peer-reviewed articles on stuttering and speech-language development. Ms. Hedinger also serves on the advisory board for the Stuttering Treatment and Research Society (STARS).

Eddie Brown, M.A., CCC-SLP is a 5th year PhD student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University and then his master’s degree at the University of Toledo. He is a researcher, clinician, and educator dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of stuttering. He is a proud person who stutters.

Supporting Clinical Practice in the School Setting with Case Study Exploration 

Speakers: Robert L. Dellinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, Wake County Public School System, North Carolina, USA.; Mary Tesh, M.A., CCC-SLP, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, North Carolina, USA

Date:  Friday, April 10, 2026

Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM ET

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Description: This two-hour session provides school‑based speech‑language pathologists with a practical framework for supporting children who stutter in educational settings. Participants will explore the benefits and challenges of various service‑delivery models—including mixed therapy groups, consultative approaches, and RTI/MTSS—and learn how to select the most appropriate model for differing student needs. The course offers clear guidance on collecting meaningful assessment data tailored to school‑based stuttering evaluation, as well as approaches for writing effective, functional IEP goals for students who stutter. Participants will examine a range of therapeutic components and activities, analyzing their respective strengths and limitations in everyday school practice. In addition, the course highlights effective methods for engaging parents, caregivers, teachers, and other school professionals as collaborative partners in supporting student progress. Realistic case studies will allow participants to apply their learning and problem‑solve effective service options for a variety of student profiles. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with actionable ideas and confidence to provide high‑quality, student‑centered stuttering services within school environments. 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. State pros and cons of serving students in school service delivery models that can invite controversy such as mixed groups, consultative services, RTI/MTSS 
  2. Detail how to gather assessment data needed for school-based stuttering services 
  3. Describe effective ways to write goals for school stuttering services 
  4. Expound on pros and cons of various therapy components and activities 
  5. Explain effective ways to involve parents, caregivers, teachers, and other school staff in children’s school speech services for stuttering 
  6. Apply elements of case study scenarios in work with children who stutter

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.

Bio:  Robert L. Dellinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, has worked as a speech-language pathologist with the Wake County Public School System since 1998. Rob has served as the district's stuttering consultant, first informally for many years and then formally since 2017. Rob has presented at the local, state, and national levels and has appeared as a guest on podcasts such as the Stuttering Foundation and StutterTalk. He has been involved in local stuttering support communities and has assisted with regional Friends one-day workshops. Rob is passionate about supporting colleagues in navigating the complexities of stuttering assessment and treatment, as well as providing and advocating for child-centered therapy based on the unique needs of each individual.

Mary Tesh, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a school-based speech-language pathologist in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina. Mary is known for building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues—and for creating therapy spaces where kids feel safe, celebrated, and empowered to communicate. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and regularly makes space to connect with colleagues, stay current with continuing education, and collaborate with other school-based SLPs to problem-solve shared challenges.

Mary is deeply engaged in the broader stuttering community, where she builds relationships and continues learning from people who stutter—experiences that have also inspired her own personal growth. Over the years, she has obtained numerous grants to bring high-quality materials and training opportunities to her school community. Mary trains and supports SLPs across her district, state, and beyond, helping expand equitable access to meaningful stuttering services for students of all ages.

Disclosures:

Non-financial: none

Financial: receive an honorarium for today’s presentation