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Welcome to the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders |
This website connects individuals and families with Board Certified Specialists in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders (BCS-SCF) and explains what these specialists do and how to find one. We also support speech-language pathologists who are interested in advanced training and certification in fluency disorders, and provide ongoing resources and services to current specialists. How can Board Certified Specialists in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders help?A Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders may be essential to you or your child’s progress in therapy. Fluency disorders have long been recognized as complex, low incidence communication problems. BCS-SCF specialists use their advanced training and expertise in an effort to provide the highest standard of care of those seeking help with stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us. |
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What are the basic requirements to become and maintain BCS-SCF status?In order to become a BCS-SCF specialist, a speech-language pathologist must meet a series of standards prior to application, including a specified number of contact hours with clients of all ages and accrual of a substantial number of continuing education hours in fluency, fluency disorders, and related topics. Once an application is approved, a candidate completes a comprehensive portfolio of case studies for approval by the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders. Certification is maintained by ongoing continued education and clinical activity. Why do we need Specialty Certification in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders?Fluency disorders have long been recognized as complex, multifactorial communication differences. Many speech-language pathologists holding the basic Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) may have varying degrees of coursework and clinical experiences in Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders. BCS-SCF specialists use their advanced training and expertise in order to provide the highest standard of care for people with stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders. |