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The Speech & Stuttering Institute works to provide clinical service, train professionals, and engage in R&D to find the most effective treatment methods.

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A warm welcome to Aravind Namasivayam, Ph.D., SLP(C), Reg. CASLPO, who joins SSI as our new Clinical Lead. Dr. Namasivayam has collaborated with SSI on impactful clinical research projects for many years, and we are thrilled that he has joined the team once again.

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

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Refresher Seminar Announcement
Calling all Fluency Plus Program graduates! SSI's next virtual one-day refresher seminar is coming up on Thursday, August 22nd. Here's all the info you'll need to sign up.

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To Register:
Contact Marni Kinder at [email protected]
Early Bird Rate (before Sept. 16th): $250.00
After Sept. 16th: $275.00
Group rate: $225 per person for groups of 6+ people from one organization

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Are you a clinician who works with school-age children who stutter? Mark your calendar and register now for this important upcoming professional education workshop through SSI!

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Dr. J. Scott Yaruss will be presenting on "Helping School-Age Children Face the Challenges of Stuttering." This virtual program will take place on Friday, November 15th, 2024 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. See the attached description for more information.
We hope to see you there!

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Check out the article here: https://t.co/0AdONCaKtV

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Research News: The Journal of Fluency Disorders recently published a special issue to mark their 50th anniversary. The 50 most influential articles in the journal’s history were included.

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SSI is so proud to see one of our dearly missed Dr. Bob Kroll’s important research collaborations being honoured in this way. Bob was one of the pioneers of using brain imaging to study the effects of stuttering treatment. Congratulations to the research team!

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SSI is pleased to announce reduced wait times for our stuttering treatment programs. Please see below for details.

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SSI is pleased to announce an upcoming professional education workshop for SLPs/CDAs working with children who stutter. Check out the workshop details and registration information here, or go to the SSI website to download the flyer: https://t.co/lkspZzSOXW

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While SSI is not involved in this study, we recognize the importance of research that will help advance the understanding of speech and stuttering disorders!

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Researchers at the University of Reading are inviting individuals with late onset stuttering (LOS) to participate in an online study.

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If you or someone you know would like to complete the questionnaire, click this link for all of the details, including an email address where you can get further information:
https://t.co/onNVoCyfKi

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UPDATE: this study is now open for children 6-12 years old.

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Our colleagues at SickKids Hospital in Toronto are inviting 8-10 year olds to participate in a research study. Please see the information below and contact Dr. Darren Kadis' team if you have questions or want to sign up. Volunteers help to advance knowledge through science!

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SSI's Summer Fluency Programs are coming up this July. Space is limited and summer groups fill up quickly, so please get in touch soon if you are interested.
https://t.co/CbDJHz9vjO

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Hello @ACSLP1 @TDSB_SLP @TCDSBSpeechLang
Perhaps your SLPs would like to spread the word to interested families of children between 8-10 years old, with and without an ASD diagnosis, about this opportunity to participate in a research study.

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This National Make A Difference Day, we are proud to acknowledge Charitable Gaming Community Good for supporting SSI's programs. Through our dedicated volunteers who help out several times each month @RamaGamingHouse, Charitable Gaming makes a huge difference for SSI's clients!

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New Paper Alert! Do you want to know what predicts functional outcomes in children with apraxia and speech motor delay? OPEN ACCESS @ASHAWeb @SIGPerspectives @DowerAssociates @ek_kearney @TheInformedSLP @SpchStutterInst @yvonnewren @SpeechAndLangUK https://t.co/dCXK3uwChW