Whether you are a current candidate or considering becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders, this website is designed to guide you through the process.

For almost twenty years, many deeply committed speech-language pathologists and others from the stuttering community have volunteered diligently in order to improve the services for those with fluency disorders.

On January 1, 2014, the process of becoming a Board Recognized Specialist transitioned to a certification process. If you are considering Becoming a BCS-SCF, we encourage you to explore our website for more information.

If you are currently in process of becoming a BCS-SCF specialist, please see Important Information for more information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders. We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have about the certification process.

Helpful Links for Candidates:

Visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website for more information. Click link for specific information regarding Specialty Certification Programs. 

Do you know the difference between Professional Certification and Certificate Program?
Find out here on the ASHA website!

New BCS-SCF Applicant Requirements

How long after obtaining CCC can an applicant apply?

3 years or full time equivalent. 

How many CEUs? 

Within the last 3 years, an applicant must have obtained 6 CEUs (60 hours) of intermediate to advanced training in fluency disorders with at least 3 CEUs (30 hours) being “live hours”.

How many CEU must be directly related to fluency disorders?

4.8 CEUs (48 hours) must be specifically related to fluency and fluency disorders with 1.2 CEUs (12 hours) may be from other topics related to diagnosing and treating fluency disorders (e.g., speech, language, motor learning, cognitive and behavioral therapy, sensory processing, executive functioning, autism, counseling, other related disorders).

How many clinical hours?

Within the last 5 years, an applicant must have obtained 450 clinical hours with at least 25 hours in the three types of therapy approaches (preschool, school age, adolescent/adult)

How many clinical hours may be indirect hours?

Up to 90 hours of indirect clinical work.

What types of activities count as indirect hours?

Teaching academic coursework in the area of fluency and fluency disorders. Conducting scholarly activities related to fluency disorders which may involve presenting and publishing. A presented course must have received ASHA CEUs or state CEUs. Any papers published should be submitted to the ABFFD/Revised 01-2021 Board. Keep this in mind when submitting your final application. Developing programs related to fluency disorders.

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