Case study is a valuable instructional tool for advancing knowledge and skills in clinical practice. In this SIG 4 activity, learners will read three peer-reviewed case study presentations emphasizing unique aspects of stuttering treatment in preschool children and adults. The first article presents the case of a preschool-aged child who stutters. Based on this case, the author describes unique challenges that emerged during Lidcombe therapy and then describes practical resolutions. The second article also describes stuttering treatment with a young child, but this child has an accompanying speech sound disorder. The authors explain how they approached therapy, considering potential interactions between speech sound therapy and stuttering. Then, the last article describes the effectiveness of a mindfulness program on five adults who stutter, three of whom reported enhanced life quality post-treatment. Despite the varying degrees of impact, each participant expressed an intention to integrate the principles of mindfulness into their future life activities.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• apply solutions to common issues clinicians may encounter during preschool stuttering therapy
• describe treatment options for young children who demonstrate both stuttering and a speech sound disorder
• explain the relationship between mindfulness and quality of life measures in adults who stutter

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. Problem-Solving in the Lidcombe Program: A Single Case Report by Gissella Santayana, published in SIG 4, Volume 8, Issue 5, October 12, 2023
2. Treating a Young Child Who Stutters' Lateral Lisp: A Case Study by Cara Singer and Ellianne Martin, published in SIG 4, Volume8, Issue 5, October 12, 2023
3. Outcomes of a Remote Mindfulness Program for Adults Who Stutter: Five Case Studies by Angela M. Medina, Jean S. Mead, Kristen Comas, Gretel Perez, Janna Prieto, and Ingrid Valencia, published in SIG 4, Volume8, Issue 5, October 12, 2023