"My big take away was to be methodical in working through the 10 goals and not to jump around; that the student needs a solid foundation in order to achieve some generalization. LOTS of practical activities laid out in a methodical manner." C.H. (Nov. 2023)

"I have several students who stutter on my caseload currently, and this course has helped me to reframe my thinking on how best to support them during therapy sessions, and also how to select goals/topics to discuss to help them learn more about their speech. The presenter was conversational and provided many great examples and analogies that I feel I can use with my students to help connect with them and support their journey to making speech easier." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was super informative, and the speaker was highly knowledgeable." M.M. (Nov. 2023)

"One of the best online courses I've ever taken. Love the goal writing tips, the activities, all of it. The speaker is engaging and easy to listen to. He doesn't sound like he's just reading an outline or a script." A.J. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked that the presenter views this therapy as speaking more easily and not improving fluency or decreasing stuttering. I liked the discussion of techniques to address the bigger picture, and I like that I learned things I can directly include in my therapy." K.W. (Nov. 2023)

"Goals, treatment activities, & parent/teacher advice. I liked this approach being child/student-led and viewing it through the lens of trying to have effective communication as the overall goal, as opposed to decreasing stuttering events/increasing fluency." M.S. (Nov. 2023)

"How to write relevant goals. Teaching the speech mechanism to the point that the child could teach others. Keeping us up-to-date on things that have changed." S.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Great instruction on actual therapy activities and how/when to do them. SO much useful information." M.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss is a charismatic teacher. I liked the updated research." J.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the treatment goals that were reviewed. The presenter was very clear with his course objectives." R.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The information presented by Dr. Yaruss is so extremely useable and relatable to me as a school-based SLP. His techniques and strategies are ones I can take into the therapy room tomorrow! Discussing the importance of teaching desensitization to stuttering throughout the treatment process and what effects this has on a child who stutters was beneficial." W.H. (Oct. 2023)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Staying on the foundation of stuttering was beneficial, i.e., how they stutter, before going on to fluency techniques." A.S. (Oct. 2023)

"The goals and parent/family involvement tips were beneficial. I liked the course format, tips, ease and convenience." T.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Enjoyed the goals and activities. And the specific interventions." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the step by step process for addressing stuttering and all components was helpful. I liked that this course did not focus just on techniques and addressed the ICF model, acknowledging that we aren't going to CURE stuttering, but how we can really help!" K.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Knowing how important it is for students to understand the "speech machine" as well as supporting them socially and pragmatically especially bullying. Dr. Yaruss was such a wonderful presenter. I really enjoyed learning from him, not only the content of the topic, but also the way he presented." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"The presenter was passionate about helping students who stutter. It was beneficial to discuss letting the student be the teacher of parents, teachers, and bullies...with the aid of therapist and other school staff." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Good information and easy to listen to." J.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Very detailed presentation with lots of examples, like having children write a letter to their teacher, dealing with bullying in an efficient way." A.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the activities outlined throughout this course. The examples/analogies provided will be very useful in my future practice." G.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of the therapy techniques and the goals provided." T.G. (Aug. 2023)

"How to address bullying and how to work on de-sensitization were beneficial topics. I liked the presenter's explanation of the big picture of stuttering." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Very practical! Clearly, the presenter enjoys his work and wants to help other SLPs to feel comfortable with working with individuals who stutter. I love the idea of having the individual reenact the therapy session every session! I can see multiple benefits of that - family/significant other education and support, ownership of their stuttering treatment, reinforcement, and practice of what was learned." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of the stuttering modification techniques and how they are related, and sometimes the same as fluency enhancing. I liked the activities and goals provided. I have a couple students who stutter and this progression will be helpful for them. I liked how this course addressed the parents and teachers acceptance and knowledge of stuttering as it is difficult to find time to contact them." M.E. (Jul. 2023)

"There were a variety of activities for me to use with students of all ages, and I appreciated the information regarding talking to parents as well as the strategies to deal with bullying. I have used "speech machine" discussion and pictures but will have students draw their own, reducing the use of word "fluency" and instead talk about the ease of fluency. I also will use the strategy of "teach the teacher." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"The order of goals was beneficial, and I liked the exact goal list and rationale." N.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of timing and tension along with desensitization. Dr. Yaruss had an easy to listen to way of presenting the information. He clearly shows that he enjoys working with individuals who stutter and conveys this in such a way that makes the clinician more confident on taking on individuals who stutter." E.V. (Jun. 2023)

"ALL OF IT! Knowing why and how to use these goals is extremely helpful in understanding the goals set by the SLPs that I work with (I'm a Communicative Disorders Assistant). I liked how useful and practical all of the information is." L.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Engaging speaker. I liked the parent engagement and having the student teach the parents." N.V. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was clear, with written goals and great examples. The discussion around desensitization was very interesting. I will use this with my clients." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Writing appropriate goals and examples were beneficial. The presenter was clear and easy to follow. His slides are fantastic and will help me remember key points in the future." K.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Engaging, knowledgeable speaker and valuable information. Interesting format and discussion about working on the entire stuttering experience and not just enhancing fluency." P.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked that all the techniques and approaches provided were practical. It was beneficial discussing what to prioritize when beginning stuttering therapy (i.e. desensitization)." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter was knowledgeable and easy to listen to! I liked the discussion related to the fact that techniques are hard to use and they will most likely not ever become fully automatic. It is up to the child to decide what is best for them (balance of stuttering versus managing the stuttering)." K.P. (May 2023)

"Very practical and informative course. I liked the focus on communicating effectively vs. fluency rate." L.S. (May 2023)

"So practical, so informative, so relatable, and doable! Discussing timing and tension and teaching students what they do in a moment of stuttering was all beneficial." R.R. (May 2023)

"I love how Dr. Yaruss supports the child and recognizes that there is no cure for stuttering. He helps the child learn to accept and how to cope with their stuttering. I loved actually seeing Dr. Yaruss as the slides were presented. It was more captivating! He had a nice pace, nice inflection that kept the participant engaged." H.O. (May 2023)

"The specific goals were very helpful. Learning how to teach kids about their "speech machine" I think will be very helpful. Course was very informational and easy to follow." R.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Loved the treatment activities." J.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Instructor is great!" C.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Well-rounded approach to helping kids who stutter. Information that I can use in therapy." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies to work on stuttering." Z.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical instructional activities. A good reminder about the foundation of speech production." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Presentation was excellent. Acceptance of stuttering for children and for families." S.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The content is directly applicable." A.R. (Feb. 2023)

"The incorporation of research-based practices, how our profession has evolved in terms of how we view and approach stuttering therapy, theoretical considerations, as well as the immediate practical examples to use in therapy sessions. I liked the formatting, pacing, and real-world examples." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss was a very captivating presenter, one where the listener could feel his love and passion for the world of stuttering." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss' approach to driving an initial understanding of the speech mechanism, where tension is felt/placed, and how to release it is a refreshing and pertinent way of approaching this type of therapy with my weekly clients. I liked the self-paced nature and the conversational, yet informative, delivery of information." S.G. (Jan. 2023)

"Wow, this is one of the most practical and informative courses I have ever taken! I really appreciate the advice on how to talk to parents about their child's stuttering. The activities and the goals are so useful too. I love the idea of the speech notebook and the client teaching his parents what was covered in therapy." J.T. (Jan. 2023)

"This course built upon my foundational knowledge of stuttering and stuttering therapy, and I thought the information was very straightforward and 100% applicable. I had many "ah-ha" moments because the information went into depth about the why and how to target these areas. I really loved this course and am so thankful I took it!" N.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Demonstration of therapy activities were beneficial. Clear and concise with plenty of examples." B.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Comprehensive goals rather than the focus on fluency enhancing techniques only. Thorough, organized, easy to listen to course." E.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the focus on the overall aspects of speech. Course was easy to understand." N.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of building the foundation of understanding the speech mechanism and spending more time on this so the child truly understands the WHY so they can then apply it to HOW to change their speech mechanism." N.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Techniques and strategies that assist in helping children during daily activities/tasks. Recent and up to date research on stuttering." L.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Very organized and great examples and thorough explanation of topics. Helping parents and teachers to understand stuttering was helpful." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I love the comprehensive approach to stuttering. It's just as important to address the negative reactions and focus on what each student is experiencing. It was comforting to know this may take several weeks to accomplish and not to move on until the student has a solid foundation." C.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated that instead of focusing on theory, Dr. Yaruss gave practical applications of how to incorporate specific activities into daily therapy." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the course addressed the whole stuttering experience and emphasized making communication more comfortable for the child. I felt empowered to discuss improved overall communication and daily functioning with parents rather than focusing on improved fluency." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The strategies for Timing and Tension will help me tremendously in my daily practice. How to teach desensitization will also help me in my daily practice. I like how I can help empower children to empower themselves and to be more accepting of their stuttering." W.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to follow along. I liked the goal creation and sample activities." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how to deal with the student's teachers and also bullying." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenting information for parents & teachers and understanding the child’s role in these opportunities for carryover of learned strategies was beneficial. I liked the outline of goals and how to recognize each child’s goals differently." H.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was comprehensive. I liked how he spoke about the speech machine and the different activities." L.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the therapy topics and the breadth of speaker's knowledge on this topic." V.J. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of reducing the student's stress about stuttering. The goals and activities were provided in a clear and concise manner." C.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial. I liked the presenter's communication style. Everything flowed really well and was easy to understand." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I really found the format helpful. I appreciated how he shaped the presentation using therapy goals and how it also then easily translated into what I can do during therapy sessions to help my students. I loved the real examples with the wording of potential goal ideas." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Presented by a professional who truly is in tune with successful stuttering techniques and manners of students." D.M. (Dec. 2022)

"This course taught kids about the speech machine. It was engaging and very interesting, I liked how it gave practical activities to do." W.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Presented in an easy-to-understand format. Practical ideas for goals and activities that can immediately be used within therapy sessions." M.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked the specific treatment strategies for older children who stutter. I enjoyed the presenter's speaking style, perspective on stuttering, and depth of knowledge." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this course was awesome!! The format of the powerpoint presentation was easy to follow. The instructor did not jump around and stayed with the topic at hand." M.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the discussion on therapy techniques to be most beneficial. I thought the presenter was particularly excellent at his craft. He was able to inform & instruct the audience accurately regarding practical activities used to engage school-age students in Stuttering Therapy, all while demonstrating how each activity was conducted." C.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I love that course explored the complete experience of stuttering and that stuttering is more than just stuttering. I learned that each child is different and goals are based on what is most important to the person that stutters." T.O. (Nov. 2022)

"I found all the information valuable! After watching this course, it became clear to me that I need to spend more time on this aspect. I also liked the portion about bullying and being proactive rather than reactive around that piece!" T.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of timing and tension as the simple basis for all fluency shaping techniques. I also liked the discussion about trade-offs between easy speech techniques (reducing tension and time pressure) and naturalism/automaticity and the clear discussion of this and that, no, a person who stutters won't be aiming to use these techniques all the time." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the ten treatment goals and then 27 activities, the knowledge the speaker brings to the course, and the way he helps SLPs feel more confident. I have heard this presenter many times in person and online and he just gets better and better!" J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Presenter was highly knowledgeable, interesting, and easy to listen to - excellent use of examples." L.P. (Oct. 2022)

"So helpful to have activities to use immediately! One of the best and most useful courses! I have completed his previous two courses and this is perfect to go along with them!" J.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Specific goals and activity ideas." H.W. (Oct. 2022)

"It was very informative to use for school-age children. Learning the different goals and how to start." M.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the flow of goals/therapy sessions and the variety of activities to address each goal." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic was very relevant to my current caseload and provided some great information. Dr. Yaruss is a wonderful, engaging speaker." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"It was very informative and helpful. Great ideas, easy to access." D.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and activities - ways of desensitizing my clients." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Language was simple, personable, easy to understand, easy to listen to. I also appreciated that the post test tested general understanding."  K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"It was very comprehensive to my learning and stuttering therapy that I provide. It offered helpful review of the techniques implemented even before the use of the strategies begin."  K.P.-P. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved the entire session."  P.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Laying a good, solid foundation to understanding the speech anatomy as well as exploring the student's method of stuttering so that we can reduce the discomfort they are feeling and then find a strategy to help them stutter more easily was nice to learn.  Dr. Yaruss is so interesting and engaging. I've heard him speak both in person and online and they are equally good because he knows the material so well."  E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the style and organization of presenter."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I like that you could see the speaker! He was very enthusiastic."  J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I really enjoyed learning about building a foundation of knowledge about stuttering and also educating teachers about stuttering. I also enjoyed the presenter's style as well as the visual handout."  C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"The course was very organized! Good goals and activity ideas."  M.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I am spending a lot more time on all aspects of "Learning about stuttering" - especially the importance of the student truly understanding the speech mechanism and how it works! This course was EXCELLLENT!  Dr. Yaruss is able to explain information in a format that is easy to understand and utilize. His procedures for treatment activities were invaluable for the goal areas he addressed!"  T.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I loved the whole idea of treating the whole child. I do this naturally and I felt better about what I am doing."  A.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Importance of learning about the speech mechanism and ways to teach that, methods for teaching changes to tension and timing, and the importance of addressing bullying before it is ever a problem, if possible."  T.T. (Aug. 2022)

"All of it! Loved the in-depth discussions on timing and tension, desensitization, and bullying. Excellent, practical information that truly makes sense. I loved the practical, up-to-date advice and activities. Having left graduate school nearly 30 years, ago, I really needed this course to reinforce current thinking and methodologies on stuttering."  B.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I needed to hear Scott Yaruss say how important teaching the student to understand what parts of his body feels tension and learn to recognize where the tension is. I like that Scott recommended spending a lot of time on this foundation teaching about the speech machine and learning to notice tension. I also like that the goal in therapy is not to speak fluently, but to speak more easily. Excellent information.  The very specific examples provided and discussed were exceptionally informative and I liked seeing the information that was written with objectives and goals displayed. I'm a visual learner. Thank you for this excellent information. I wish I could download the entire list of goals and activities."  L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Very knowledgeable presenter with a wealth of practical strategies and insights."  P.A. (Aug. 2022)

"The acceptance by teachers and parents and the idea that we should not think of achieving fluency, just speaking more easily.  Dr. Yaruss was excellent, both in his knowledge of the topic and his presentation of the information. He was very organized and the presentation was easy to follow."  M.C. (July 2022)

"Excellent presentation. So many things I thought were true based on old information from our field were clearly now false! I learned so much, and I look forward to visiting Stuttering Therapy Resources.  Organized presentation, gave example goals and techniques. Presented the WHY'S to his suggestions and was detailed in a way that I can immediately put his suggestions to use in my practice. Thank you so much!"  J.B. (July 2022)

"The presenter was clear and concise."  K.N. (July 2022)

"The specific goal examples were helpful, and having specific and practical information about activities to do with a student who stutters was so clear and will be easy to implement in my therapy practices. Scott is so practical, organized, engaging, and thorough in his presentations. He is easy to listen to and I never look at the clock and think when is the course going to be over!"  C.H. (July 2022)

"Building individual hierarchies with the students was beneficial for my practice. Material was covered well."  S.S. (July 2022)

"This was the single most beneficial course I've taken in any area of practice since I graduated 25 years ago! Very important material presented extremely well. Applicable and impactful. I will recommend to all my colleagues." J.R. (July 2022)

"This course was great! I appreciate courses that focus on how to do things in practice. This course provided practical strategies and goals, along with when to utilize them." L.P. (July 2022)

"I felt the presenter was highly knowledgeable, likeable, and easy to listen to. The material was presented beautifully, but most importantly, the content was extremely important and hopefully will be widely implemented by SLPs." J.R. (July 2022)

"Lots of ideas to put in place for therapy." K.W. (June 2022)

"I liked that it included actual activities to use in sessions! And I could stop and start at all times and the program picks up again where I left off." M.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical strategies to use in therapy sessions, and learning how the approach to therapy has changed over the years." L.P. (June 2022)

"I loved all of the content! How to address teaching parents about stuttering was beneficial for my daily practice. Course was a good reminder of what I should be working on to treat the entire disorder, not just the disfluencies." T.N. (June 2022)

"I liked the activities and information, and the 'how' and 'why' to use them. All activities were discussed in depth." J.M. (June 2022)

"This was such an excellent presentation on stuttering!! Take this course, and you will learn so many things that you can use as a school-based SLP!" G.J. (May 2022)

"It was beneficial to discuss ages and when to "treat." I liked this course's pace, information, examples, and expertise." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Treatment strategies were helpful. I enjoyed the example activities." R.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Practical advice and activities for therapy. Using both fluency enhancing and stuttering modification strategies." H.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Clear communication from an expert presenter. I understood everything in a clear and simple manner. Learned ways to support the student with strategies without an emphasis on cure." C.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussed the importance of treating all aspects of stuttering, not just the behavior, but also the attitudes and emotions. All strategies come down to treating timing and tension. This course had a clear plan and was executed as it was planned. I enjoyed the explanation of therapy activities." A.C. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing how to talk to parents about stuttering was beneficial." M.W. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the treatment ideas and sample goals." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"Very clear and organized. I liked the ABC reactions." K.F. (Oct. 2023)

"This whole presentation is going to help me. I liked the way it was presented." A.B. (Oct. 2023)

"The simplification of various fluency enhancing strategies into the categories of timing and tension reduction was beneficial. I liked the consolidation of the most important aspects of stuttering treatment into a 2 hour presentation." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning which strategies might be used and why was beneficial. I liked that this course was practical, not theory-based." C.M. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the treatment strategies and treating the whole disorder." J.T. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was practical and relevant to my students. I liked talking about stuttering therapy as an approach to the whole person, not just the enhancing and modification strategies." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the presenter. And the different types of fluency therapy and helping the client generalize speech goals outside of therapy." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning the importance of not just teaching strategies to use in the moment of stuttering, but different ways to explore stuttering, which can lead to understanding and empowerment. This course was easy to listen to and follow." K.P. (May 2023)

"The treatment strategies were beneficial. I liked the easy to understand information." R.M. (May 2023)

"This course was organized in a helpful manner. Discussed the entire disorder and how to treat things outside of shaping techniques." N.G. (May 2023)

"Specific therapy techniques were beneficial. Normalizing stuttering." K.C. (May 2023)

"I particularly enjoyed all the activities that can be used with the client. The material presented was easy to follow and absorb. This course was organized well." D.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion and suggestions in this course that looked at treating all aspects of stuttering, behavioral, and communication disorders as it affects a student's life. I appreciated the examples of therapy activities given." D.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I enjoyed the therapy ideas." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"I really liked the part where he talked about "easy starts," where the client starts a phrase/sentence by easing into it, which helps with naturalness. I liked that ASHA's scope of practice and the WHO-ICF framework was referenced, as well as the research sources at the end." J.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the difference between disorder and behavior. I liked how the information was presented concisely." L.E. (Feb. 2023)

"I appreciated the examples of treatment techniques that the speaker gave. I highly appreciated the examples of treatment strategies and steps to help me to know more exactly how to go about this." R.K. (Jan. 2023)

"It was really beneficial to refresh my memory about stuttering modification strategies. I feel more prepared to try out some of the stuttering modification techniques. I also really appreciated Dr. Yaruss' rate of speaking, his affect, and conversational style of presenting the material. This helped maintain my engagement." G.G. (Jan. 2023)

"Great outline of treatment approaches, especially beyond the fluency enhancing strategies." S.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Specific treatment ideas and activities were beneficial. Simplifying treatment by focusing on timing and tension." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the treatment approaches. Very easy to follow and apply right away." K.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Suggestions for how to speak to parents of children who stutter were beneficial. I liked the course clarity and ease of access." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Treating the entire disorder, including how to talk to parents. I liked the examples of strategies and the analogies." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Good treatment ideas." C.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The section on how to treat stuttering was beneficial." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The tips for treating the behaviors were very helpful. The strategies for making the client more comfortable with stuttering were very interesting. I liked the way the speaker tied all of the aspects together under the umbrella of treating the whole person, and respect for the person." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"One of the best courses for implementation of the material that I have taken. The speaker's insight, logical, knowledgeable, and compassionate." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I really appreciate that the presenter is a provider of therapy and can share first-hand experiences." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"It was a very thorough overview of all aspects of treating stuttering and gave a complete picture of the whole disorder and how it impacts daily life, future plans, social interactions, etc."  B.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Dr. Yaruss has a really pleasant presentation speaking style. I appreciated his demonstrations of stuttering." S.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The treatment strategies, such as beginning with exploring the child's stutter and to have the child try to teach me to stutter was beneficial information. I liked the list and examples of treatment strategies for stuttering." E.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked everything. The presentation and the handout were all well organized and excellent. The many examples were also very helpful." S.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how all of the many fluency techniques were simplified into timing or tension practices. This course was well organized and practical." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how the instructor organized the treatment approaches." S.C. (Sept. 2022)

"The information was clear." V.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the emphasis that the support of the client involves everyone including support groups." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I found all of it helpful! I have not done much with the "Exploring Stuttering" phase of treatment and realize I need to do much more of that.  Scott Yaruss is very knowledgeable and is able to explain all information about stuttering in a manner that is easily understood!"  T.A. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Yaruss's discussion of appropriate treatment strategies to be implemented including pseudostuttering was very good.  I liked the discussion of the parental involvement during stuttering therapy and making the parents aware that there are no cures for stuttering."  P.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Because of what I learned in this course, I have things I am doing differently now with good justification." S.R. (July 2022)

"It's been awhile since I have been in graduate school and taken a course on stuttering. I think this course outlined some broad new ways of thinking about and treating a disfluency - ex. that it is okay to talk to young children (under 5) about stuttering. I will use these broad generalizations in my daily practice." L.P. (July 2022)

"I liked the specific strategies offered and the speaker's presentation style."  L.M. (June 2022)

"Learning a framework for treating the entire disorder is beneficial for my practice. I liked the content and the way it was organized." E.B. (June 2022)

"This course was very in-depth and thorough. It addressed most of my questions and concerns about treating stuttering. The explanation of the history of techniques and how to make them more realistic is changing my approach to stuttering therapy! The examples of treatments and their application with clients were excellent! Sometimes taking good information and making it therapy/kid friendly is challenging." A.A. (June 2022)

"I liked the strategies to assist patients with reducing stuttering and improving carryover. I liked the speaker too." K.S. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed all of it. I will use the techniques and treatment activities mentioned." K.I.(May 2022)

"Very helpful and easy to understand course." M.C. (May 2022)

"Course provided many techniques to help students manage their fluency issues. The strategies given to help with stuttering were great." S.B. (May 2022)

"I liked that specific techniques and strategies were used to help me support my students. The organized manner of all the information and the way it was presented was very good." M.B. (May 2022)

"The course was provided in an easy to understand format. I liked that he talked about what stuttering really is." K.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the availability to take it at any time." M.B. (May 2022)

"I liked all of the therapy ideas!" J.K. (May 2022)

"I liked using the ICF as a guide in treating stuttering. The course delivery was excellent!" P.T. (Apr. 2022)

"The speaker was very knowledgeable and the content was presented in an understandable way. I liked the techniques such as phrasing and light touch of the articulators at the beginning of phrases." P.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Complex issues were made easy to understand. The presenter gave good examples. He kept my attention! His speaking rate and prosody were appropriate." K.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I learned ways to discuss stuttering with my students and families. So many therapy ideas." B.C. (Mar. 2022)

"This was an excellent review and a good reminder that stuttering involves more than the "behavior." K.T. (Mar. 2022)

"I always learn so much from Dr. Yaruss' lectures! The discussion about improving overall communication and how to appropriately use speech strategies in that context was very helpful." D.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Enlightening and reassuring!" L.A. (Mar. 2022)

"It was helpful to hear Dr. Yaruss' explanation of the speech strategies within the context of holistic treatment." D.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of different aspects of stuttering that must be considered and can be treated, not just the behavior of stuttering." M.K. (Feb. 2022)

"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable, and provided numerous examples and experiences to enhance the information being presented." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning how to provide well-rounded therapy for both the impairment and the impact. Mr. Yaruss is very easy to listen to." A.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the specific therapy strategies very helpful and I will use these suggestions in my therapy practice - I also liked the suggestions for the student to write a letter to their teacher about what they feel and what would be helpful for them moving forward."  C.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The wealth of useable, practical, up-to-date information presented in this course is impressive. The presenter guides us on how we should be thinking about and holistically treating stuttering, and I find his insight very useful. It is so helpful to understand the reasoning and thinking that lies under specific fluency strategies and discussions. Thank you for this resource!" S.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the knowledge of the presenter and the practical tips for therapy." O.H. (Nov. 2021)

"The presenter was pleasant to listen to and it sounded like more of an in-person lecture vs. monotone reading of slides." A.P. (Nov. 2021)

"Specific interventions were most helpful - for the impairment, and for the negative reactions and adverse impacts." L.B. (Nov. 2021)

"Myths that we shouldn't talk about stuttering, and evaluation ideas were beneficial for my daily practice." C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"Practical, functional information was provided. It was all very interesting and the presenter held my attention." V.M. (Sept. 2021)

"I think this course will help me to improve my skills in my daily practice including the difference between behavioral and disorder stuttering and the treatment strategies." S.E. (Aug. 2021)

"The presenter went over several strategies that could be used in working with clients who stutter. The presenter was very engaging and gave lots of information and advise on how to do each strategy and also how to help support parents and teachers." A.V. (Jul. 2021)

"I work in long term care and subacute rehab so rarely need to treat stuttering, however, I have graduate students in their medical practicum and they need to get fluency hours. This course will be invaluable for enhancing the students' experience. Very well organized and logical in format. Very good pace and every aspect was explained clearly. My own hesitancy toward taking on fluency clients was validated and desensitized." G.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed this course discussion. Implementing the timing/tension strategies, addressing personal/environmental reactions, educating teachers, and referring self-help organizations to parents will modify students with dysfluent speech behavior and improve their quality of life. The presenter provided information that will aid assessment and treatment.  I like the presenter's reference use when defining stuttering, explaining current behavior vs disorder views, providing treatment approaches, and offering parent/teacher involvement." B.D. (Jul. 2021)

"I found all topics helpful. This course provided information to help me better explain stuttering to both parents and teachers. Providing validation on timing and tension was also helpful. This course was concise - very well organized and presented. I liked the different exercises and appreciated the demonstrations on how to complete them. This course provided well-rounded information to address every aspect of stuttering." M.G. (May 2021)

“It was interesting how the techniques address fluency piece, plus the emotional piece and the desensitization of stuttering.” S.H. (Mar. 2021)

“The speaker was easy to understand, nice pace, and relatable!” B.S. (Jan. 2021)

"Beneficial discussions included the difference between stuttering and dysfluency, the distinction between surface features of stuttering and experience of a person who stutters including the feeling of loss of control and impact on their life, ASHA scope of practice including quality of life and ICF guiding physical causes as well as broader aspects of stuttering disorder, the risk factors influencing stuttering (genetics, environment, temperament, language system, motor system) and ways to explain this to parents, assembly line analogy and how if something goes wrong along the way, it throws off everything down the line. Excellent presentation given clearly, at a level that respects SLP knowledge but provides information based on recent research, including information on theory and also on practical applications for assessment and therapy." A.G. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial discussing in depth what stuttering was and talking about the whole child with stuttering." M.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The discussion regarding the ICF model and its application to stuttering therapy was helpful. This course helps me to see the trajectory and purpose of stuttering therapy." H.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I found the information about the cause of stuttering to be most beneficial. I liked all of the information that was provided." A.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the assessment and treatment portion, and the specific examples." R.H. (Sep. 2023)

"Evaluation as it relates to the ICF model was helpful. I liked the handouts available, examples and analogies." L.L. (Aug. 2023)

"The ICF discussion was very enlightening. Learning how to look at the behavior and also the effect on a person's daily life. I liked the evidence based discussion." T.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I work with adults but personally my son stutters. I have gained a better understanding of the disorder and how to help him in daily life." S.O. (Jul. 2023)

"Very clear and well-organized course. The speaker is obviously very knowledgeable. I liked the emphasis on the big picture and life impact when discussing stuttering." M.L. (May 2023)

"I liked the overview and the ease of learning this material." D.G. (May 2023)

"Stuttering assessment and treatment. Very detailed and thorough presentation." A.R. (May 2023)

"Good general overview. Dr. Yaruss was very engaging and easy to listen to!" K.P. (May 2023)

"Great content, well organized and clearly presented. I feel the emotions behind stuttering for my students needs to be addressed and explored further. They are moving to a stage and age when these discussions need to happen, and I feel more comfortable now addressing it after this course." L.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked this holistic approach." A.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Great course. I liked the information about stuttering disorder versus stuttering behavior." S.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ICF framework information and the real-life application suggestions." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of behavior vs disorder was very revealing. The idea of "loss of control" was impactful. I liked the ability to rewind and listen to information a second time to grasp the concept." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Simple and effective techniques described. Assurance that it's okay to talk about stuttering with the client." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, easy to follow, the speaker is not boring!" A.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was very well-spoken and presented information in an easy-to-learn manner." R.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the discussion of factors that contribute to the prognosis for preschoolers becoming fluent communicators. I also appreciated the recommendations for explaining those choices to parents." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I especially liked the discussion of risk factors. Everything was very clearly presented. It is helpful to be aware of the most current research regarding stuttering." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated the presenter's emphasis on treating all aspects of stuttering, not just what a stutter sounds like. Course was well organized and presented clearly." C.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I appreciated the review of the various preschool risk factors that make it less likely for recovery to occur. I also found it interesting that initial severity does not act as an indicator for chronicity." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"There were several topics and discussions that I found most beneficial during this session. For example, the targeted treatment, the review of ASHA Scope of Practice, key ICF concepts, and the WHO's ICF Framework applied to stuttering." J.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of the ICF format. Scott was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Scott Yaruss is very thorough and I can relate to him very well. I liked the review of current concepts and guidance for interventions." L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Yaruss's practical discussion of the causes of stuttering and statements on the goals for speech-language pathologists to follow given the ICF model during treatment was beneficial. Also, I liked his presentation on neurological changes that have been noted in individuals who stutter." P.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the concept of taking all aspects of the child's life into consideration when planning therapy and approaches to best help individual students." A.A. (June 2022)

"This course was very organized and the instructor was easy to listen to. I really liked his description of the scope of the disorder, and the holistic approach. I appreciated the explanation of the disorder including more than the frequency/severity of disfluencies, and also really liked the options for evaluation." C.M. (June 2022)

"Fabulous speaker - very easy to learn from. I liked the assessment and preschool stuttering outcomes." C.M. (June 2022)

"This course was a concise yet thorough update on current ideas and knowledge of where research is going. It was a good overview that we need multiple approaches to treat this complex disorder." A.A. (June 2022)

"Easy to understand and follow with great information." M.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the sections on the cause of stuttering, and assessing children with their motor and language skills to help make a treatment diagnosis." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"It was beneficial learning to treat a student in all aspects of life, not just the behavioral parts of stuttering." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"Thorough definitions and explanations and applicable approaches to treatment. Comprehensive language / approaches to working with patients who stutter." M.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the treatment of adverse impacts." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked that this course reviewed assessment strategies, what stuttering is, and risk factors." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"He gave a lot of background information and current research that was helpful." C.S. (Dec. 2021)

"This discussion was helpful to understand the thinking about the behaviors vs. the disorder. This online course was very clear with great examples! I also appreciated having the ability to print out the slides so I can refer to them easily when I need to in the future." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The topic I found most beneficial for my daily practice would be focusing on more than just teaching strategies and techniques to students who stutter. It is also important to reduce the adverse affects of stuttering on their lives. The presenter was great." J.D. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire course was amazing and will help me in my work!"  G.J. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the ICF framework very interesting. I never looked at that aspect of assessment that way before. I never looked at how to incorporate the speakers emotional impact with the behavioral aspect.  Mr. Yaruss was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He brought up many of his experiences."  N.H. (Nov. 2021)

"The IFC framework and thinking about the surface versus deeper components of stuttering.  I liked being able to stop and go as I needed."  A.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I especially appreciated the importance of supporting parents even when the child's level of need may not have been as great - this rings true and speaks to the experience of the speaker.  It covered exactly what I wanted to learn, exactly as promised/outlined."  L.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I rarely have clients who stutter at the Long Term Care facility where I work, however, at this point in their lives, the impact of making their needs known quickly and effectively is important to their comfort and health, since most are completely dependent on staff.  Dr. Yaruss makes logical moves through the information, which are easy to follow and understand." G.S. (Sept. 2021)

“I enjoyed looking at stuttering through the ICF model; this provides a "whole picture" view of the disorder and is beneficial in planning evaluation and treatment.” L.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The material is easily accessible and related to preschoolers." M.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the information on impact vs. severity and the different point of view." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"Consideration of the impact of language differences, motor difference and reactivity differences are great topics discussed.  I liked the examples the presenter provided in comparing the different components of speech as robots in an assembly line and the impact on speech fluency when one of them is not performing as it should.  Treating the whole person-the impairment on the individual's life and not just the stuttering behavior."  M.M. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning more about all the factors that impact/contribute to dysfluencies and how they interact with one another.  His description of all that goes into speaking and that a break down in one of those pieces lead to a stutter moment was important.  I like how he talks about the whole disorder and the multifaceted nature of stuttering." S.H. (Jun. 2021)

“It's hard to say what I liked best. I think every area that was covered in the course provided such a wealth of comprehensive, practical, and functional information. As a clinician, each component covered will further my skills in the assessment and treatment of stuttering.” L.A. (Mar. 2021)

“It was very beneficial to see stuttering from a different perspective. I need to remember that my job is to help improve my client's quality of life. That means that it may be different from one student who stutters to another. I loved the way that Dr. Yaruss gave multiple examples of what he meant.” N.P. (Feb. 2021)