What is the Northwest Center for Fluency Disorders Interprofessional Intensive Stuttering Clinic (NWCFD-IISC)?
The NWCFD-IISC is a collaborative effort between the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the Department of Counseling at Idaho State University. The clinic seeks to treat the multidimensionality of the stuttering syndrome using appropriately trained professionals and will be held from August 1 through August 16, 2014. Overt stuttering will be treated by Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) professionals, using individualized methods based on conscious control of altering motor speech production. Associated domains of stuttering will be treated by counseling professionals using psychoeducation, individual, and group counseling. Not only does this program benefit individuals who stutter, it offers a unique opportunity for SLP and Counseling students to expand their skills in interprofessional collaboration.
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Vision Statement
The vision of the Northwest Center for Fluency Disorders (NWCFD) is to establish a global presence among the stuttering community and to develop a premier clinic and training environment for professionals interested in providing a holistic evidence-based treatment for individuals who stutter.
Mission Statement
The mission for the NWCFD-IISC has three primary goals: Service to the client, training competent professionals, and to align with the Division of Health Sciences Core Values. The clinic aims to provide a holistic evidence-based treatment approach to clients who stutter, by efficiently and effectively treating both overt and covert aspects of stuttering. This collaborative approach to successful stuttering therapy will implement best practice strategies and provide a unique opportunity to apply clinically relevant practices. Lastly, the center aims to become a self-sustaining clinical, educational, and research entity with a focus on stuttering.
Objectives
- To provide participants with holistic client-centered treatment and services by competent, ethical health care professionals
- To offer an interprofessional experience for students with the health sciences
- To offer adventure based and experiential learning activities in a naturalistic setting