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Empowering Caregivers in the Everyday Lives of Children Who Stutter

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Course Title: Empowering Caregivers in the Everyday Lives of Children Who Stutter

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Learning Objectives:

Describe the importance of caregiver involvement in the therapy process for children who stutter and how this can impact the effectiveness of the therapy

Describe how technological advancements can facilitate support for families within SLP

Describe the collaboration between healthcare professionals and technology developers in creating applications like "Penguin: Stammering Support"

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