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Online Video Games as Valid Therapeutic Tools for the Treatment of Stuttering

In this modern age, a substantial amount of people play video games and consider themselves to be “gamers.” Speech-language pathologists who work with people who stutter can benefit from the utilization of video games within the therapy experience. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss and demonstrate video games as a means for helping people who stutter to grow and evolve as communicators.

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Online Video Games as Valid Therapeutic Tools for the Treatment of Stuttering

In this modern age, a substantial amount of people play video games and consider themselves to be “gamers.” Speech-language pathologists who work with people who stutter can benefit from the utilization of video games within the therapy experience. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss and demonstrate video games as a means for helping people who stutter to grow and evolve as communicators.

Presenters

  • Erik X. Raj

    Ph.D., CCC-SLP

    Dr. Erik X. Raj holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a practicing speech-language pathologist who works with children and adults. He's an associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, where he also directs the Meaningful Digital Experiences Research Lab.

Learning Objectives

Identify online video games that are appropriate to use with people who stutter.
Implement online video games to assist people who stutter with practicing numerous speech and language goals.
Summarize unique digital motivational strategies to help people who stutter become more effective communicators.
Demonstrate different ways to appropriately introduce digital therapy materials into the therapy of people who stutter.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutesIntroduction
10 minutesBackground information
40 minutesPractical Demonstrations
5 minutesConculusion

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - FinancialErik is the creator of SLPVideoGames.com and receives royalties from its sales.
Speakers - Non FinancialErik has no non-financial relationships related to the content of course to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In KindThis webinar was funded by our sponsors, SLP Toolkit and SLP Now. We would also like to thank the presenter of this course who has provided her speaking services at no charge.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

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