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Re: Number of SLTs/SLPs around the world

From: Florence Myers
Date: 10 Oct 2011
Time: 08:08:51 -0500
Remote Name: 173.2.130.58

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I also want to thank Scott for his thoughtful responses. Yes, with the current world economy, finding the resources to support means to train clinicians to specialize in fluency disorders is a tall order. Even in the States, graduate programs are hard pressed to provide sufficient training for graduates to consider themselves as specialists in even one specific disorders. We are by and large training generalists. This is where organizations such as the Stuttering Foundation and Friends play such a critical role, as well as of course associations providing seminars and workshops at conventions. Progress can be made at the grassroots level as well, especially if cost of travel (especially abroad) is prohibitive. I will be giving the third of four live seminars on cluttering through Skype tomorrow to a fluency class in Buenos Aires. Even this type of endeavor, however, takes time and coordination--especially when an interpreter is needed. Progress is made one step at a time, whether using a top-down or a bottom-up model. As evidenced by the various contributions at this ISAD online conference, however, there are so many empassioned by the spirit of sharing their knowledge, insights, and skills related to fluency disorders. Finally, a deep note of gratitude to Judy for spearheading this conference! You make a different in the world of fluency.


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