Introduction to the Program

El Postgraduate certificate en Dysphemia te habilitará para manejar las novedosas técnicas de Intervención Logopédica de tratamiento directo que permiten controlar los nervios y las emociones del niño que padece este trastorno” 

La Disfemia es el trastorno de la comunicación, caracterizado por la aparición de interrupciones involuntarias en el habla que impiden la construcción de un mensaje oral fluido y sin barreras de recepción para el oyente. Su surgimiento en la edad infantil puede ser propiciado por la predisposición genética, pero en la mayoría de los casos es producido por conflictos emocionales o problemas de ansiedad. Por ello, los centros escolares deben contar con profesionales ampliamente capacitados en la gestión de las causas que lo producen, así como en la realización de ejercicios que permiten controlar los nervios y los pensamientos para ayudar al joven a superar este trastorno.  

Por esta razón, TECH ha diseñado el Postgraduate certificate en Dysphemia, que habilitará al profesional de la Logopedia para dominar los últimos avances en materia de detección y tratamiento en este campo e incrementar sus oportunidades laborales. A lo largo de este periodo académico, el estudiante dominará las técnicas más vanguardistas para controlar la ansiedad durante el habla o aprenderá a emplear las nuevas tecnologías como método para ayudar al niño a manejar sus emociones adecuadamente. Además, ahondará en los métodos de coordinación de la labor del logopeda con la de los otros profesionales del centro escolar, con el fin de extraer los máximos beneficios para los más pequeños.  

Todo ello, a través de una metodología 100% online, que permitirá la compatibilización de un exquisito aprendizaje con los quehaceres personales y laborales del alumno. Del mismo modo, esta titulación estará impartida por logopedas que poseen una dilatada experiencia en el trato con jóvenes que padecen Dysphemia, por lo que los conocimientos que le proporcionarán serán de suma utilidad en su vida profesional.

A su vez, este programa cuenta con un Director Invitado Internacional que, desde sus excelsos resultados científicos, aporta rigor y excelencia al plan de estudios. Este especialista se encarga de impartir en este itinerario académico la Masterclass más exclusiva e intensiva.  

Amplía tu praxis profesional a través de la Masterclass que impartirá el Director Invitado Internacional de esta titulación universitaria” 

Este Postgraduate certificate en Dysphemia contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:  

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Logopedia especializados en el tratamiento de la Disfemia 
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras  
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Domina, a través de este programa, el empleo del programa Lidcombe para ayudar a los más jóvenes a superar la Dysphemia” 

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.   

En tan solo 6 semanas, adquirirás una serie de destrezas que te convertirán en un profesional de referencia en el tratamiento de la Dysphemia” 

Cursa este programa de forma 100% online, compatibilizándolo con tu trabajo o con otras obligaciones personales y profesionales a la perfección gracias a las facilidades de estudio que ofrece TECH”  

Syllabus

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate consists of 1 module with which the student will expand their knowledge and skills in the treatment of Dysphemia in both the child and the adolescent patient, with an approach oriented to the world of Education. Likewise, the didactic resources to which the student will have access throughout the course of this program are available in a wide range of textual and interactive formats. As a result, together with its 100% online methodology, they will obtain a completely optimized learning without leaving their home. 

Enroll in the Postgraduate certificate in Dysphemia and gain access to the didactic contents with the greatest work applicability in this field of the pedagogical panorama"

Module 1. Dysphemia and/or stuttering: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention

1.1. Introduction to the Module 

1.1.2. Module Presentation 

1.2.  Dysphemia or Stuttering 

1.2.1. History of Stuttering 
1.2.2. Stuttering 

1.2.2.1. Concept of Stuttering 
1.2.2.2. Symptomatology of Stuttering 

1.2.2.2.1. Linguistic Manifestations 
1.2.2.2.2. Behavioral Manifestations 

1.2.2.3. Bodily Manifestations 

1.2.2.3.1. Characteristics of Stuttering 

1.2.3. Classification 

1.2.3.1. Tonic Stuttering 
1.2.3.2. Clonic Stuttering 
1.2.3.3. Mixed Stuttering 

1.2.4. Other Specific Disorders of Fluency of Verbal Expression 
1.2.5. Development of the Disorder 

1.2.5.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.2.5.2. Levels of Development and Severity

1.2.5.2.1. Initial Phase 
1.2.5.2.2. Borderline Stuttering 
1.2.5.2.3. Initial Stuttering 
1.2.5.2.4. Intermediate Stuttering 
1.2.5.2.5. Advanced Stuttering 

1.2.6. Comorbidity 

1.2.6.1. Comorbidity in Dysphemia 
1.2.6.2. Associated Disorders 

1.2.7. Prognosis of Recovery 

1.2.7.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.2.7.2. Key Factors 
1.2.7.3. Prognosis according to the moment of Intervention 

1.2.8. The incidence and prevalence of Stuttering 

1.2.8.1. Preliminary Considerations 

1.2.9. Etiology of Stuttering 

1.2.9.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.2.9.2. Physiological Factors 
1.2.9.3. Genetic Factors
1.2.9.4. Environmental Factors 
1.2.9.5. Psychosocial Factors 
1.2.9.6. Linguistic Factors

1.2.10. Warning Signs 

1.2.10.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.2.10.2. When to Evaluate? 
1.2.10.3. Is it possible to prevent the Disorder? 

1.3. Evaluation of Dysphemia 

1.3.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.3.2. Dysphemia or normal Dysfluencies? 

1.3.2.1. Initial Considerations 
1.3.2.2. What are normal Disfluencies? 
1.3.2.3. Differences between Dysphemia and normal Dysfluencies 
1.3.2.4. When to act? 

1.3.3. Objective of the Evaluation 
1.3.4. Evaluation Method 

1.3.4.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.3.4.2. Outline of the Evaluation Method 

1.3.5. Collection of Information 

1.3.5.1. Interview with Parents 
1.3.5.2. Gathering Relevant Information 
1.3.5.3. Medical History 

1.3.6. Collecting Additional Information 

1.3.6.1. Questionnaires for Parents 
1.3.6.2. Questionnaires for Teachers 

1.3.7. Evaluation of the Child 

1.3.7.1. Observation of the Child 
1.3.7.2. Questionnaire for the Child 
1.3.7.3. Parent-Child Interaction Profile 

1.3.8. Diagnosis 

1.3.8.1. Clinical Judgment of the Information Collected 
1.3.8.2. Prognosis 
1.3.8.3. Types of Treatment 
1.3.8.4. Treatment Objectives 

1.3.9. Return 

1.3.9.1. Return of Information to Parents 
1.3.9.2. Informing the Child of the Results 
1.3.9.3. Explain Treatment to the Child 

1.3.10. Diagnostic Criteria 

1.3.10.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.3.10.2. Factors that May Affect the Fluency of Speech

1.3.10.2.1. Communication
1.3.10.2.2. Difficulties in Language Development 
1.3.10.2.3. Interpersonal Interactions 
1.3.10.2.4. Changes 
1.3.10.2.5. Excessive Demands 
1.3.10.2.6. Self-esteem 
1.3.10.2.7. Social Resources 

1.4. User-centered Speech Therapy Intervention in Dysphemia: Direct Treatment 

1.4.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.4.2. Direct Treatment 

1.4.2.1. Treatment Characteristics 
1.4.2.2. Therapist Skills 

1.4.3. Therapy Goals 

1.4.3.1. Goals with the Child 
1.4.3.2. Objectives with the Parents 
1.4.3.3. Objectives with the Teacher 

1.4.4. Objectives with the Child: Speech Control 

1.4.4.1. Objectives 
1.4.4.2. Techniques for Speech Control 

1.4.5. Objectives with the Child: Anxiety Control 

1.4.5.1. Objectives 
1.4.5.2. Techniques for Anxiety Control 

1.4.6. Objectives with the Child: Thought Control 

1.4.6.1. Objectives 
1.4.6.2. Techniques for Thoughts Control 

1.4.7. Objectives with the Child: Emotion Control 

1.4.7.1. Objectives 
1.4.7.2. Techniques for Emotion Control 

1.4.8. Objectives with the Child: Social and Communication Skills 

1.4.8.1. Objectives 
1.4.8.2. Techniques for the Promotion of Social and Communication Skills 

1.4.9. Generalization and Maintenance 

1.4.9.1. Objectives 
1.4.9.2. Generalization and Maintenance Techniques 

1.4.10. Recommendations for User Discharge 

1.5. Speech Therapy Intervention in User-centered Dysphemia: Lidcombe Early Intervention Program

1.5.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.5.2. Program Development 

1.5.2.1. Who Developed it? 
1.5.2.2. Where was it Developed? 

1.5.3. Is it Really Effective? 
1.5.4. Fundamentals of the Lindcombe Program 

1.5.4.1. Preliminary Considerations 
1.5.4.2. Age of Application 

1.5.5. Essential Components 

1.5.5.1. Parental Verbal Contingencies 
1.5.5.2. Stuttering Measures 
1.5.5.3. Treatment in Structured and Unstructured Conversations 
1.5.5.4. Scheduled Maintenance 

1.5.6. Assessment 

1.5.6.1. Evaluation Based on Lindcombe Program 

1.5.7. Stages of the Lindcombe Program 

1.5.7.1. Stage 1 
1.5.7.2. Stage 2 

1.5.8. Frequency of Sessions 

1.5.8.1. Weekly Visits to the Specialist 

1.5.9. Individualization in the Lindcombe Program 

1.5.10. Final Conclusions 

1.6. Speech Therapy Intervention in the Child with Dysphemia: Proposed Exercises 

1.6.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.6.2. Exercises for Speech Control 

1.6.2.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.2.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.2.3. Technological Resources 

1.6.3. Exercises for Anxiety Control 

1.6.3.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.3.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.3.3. Technological Resources 

1.6.4. Exercises for Thought Control 

1.6.4.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.4.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.4.3. Technological Resources

1.6.5. Exercises for Emotion Control 

1.6.5.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.5.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.5.3. Technological Resources 

1.6.6. Exercises to improve of Social and Communication Skills 

1.6.6.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.6.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.6.3. Technological Resources 

1.6.7. Exercises that Promote Generalization 

1.6.7.1. Self-made Resources 
1.6.7.2. Resources Found on the Market 
1.6.7.3. Technological Resources 

1.6.8. How To Use the Exercises Properly? 
1.6.9. Implementation time for each Exercise 
1.6.10. Final Conclusions 

1.7. The family as Agent of Intervention and Support for the Child With Dysphemia 

1.7.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.7.2. The Importance of the Family in the Development of the Dysphemic Child
1.7.3. Communication Difficulties Encountered by the Dysphemic child at Home
1.7.4. How do Communication Difficulties in the Family Environment Affect the Dysphemic child? 
1.7.5. Types of Intervention with Parents 

1.7.5.1. Early Intervention (Brief Review) 
1.7.5.2. Direct Treatment (Brief Review) 

1.7.6. Early Intervention with Parents 

1.7.6.1. Orientation Sessions 
1.7.6.2. Daily Practice 
1.7.6.3. Behavioral Records 
1.7.6.4. Behavior Modification 
1.7.6.5. Organization of the Environment 
1.7.6.6. Structure of Sessions 
1.7.6.7. Special Cases 

1.7.7. Direct Treatment with Parents

1.7.7.1. Modifying Attitudes and Behaviors 
1.7.7.2. Adapting Language to the Child's Difficulties 
1.7.7.3. Daily Practice at Home 

1.7.8. Advantages of Involving the Family in the Intervention 

1.7.8.1. How Family Involvement Benefits the Child? 

1.7.9. The Family as a Means of Generalization

1.7.9.1. The Importance of the Family in Generalization 
1.7.10. Final Conclusions 

1.8. The School as Agent of Intervention and Support for the Child With Dysphemia 

1.8.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.8.2. The involvement of the School during the Intervention Period 

1.8.2.1. The Importance of the Involvement of the School 
1.8.2.2. The Influence of the School Center on the Development of the Dysphemic Child 

1.8.3. Intervention According to the Student's Needs 

1.8.3.1. Importance of Taking into Account the Needs of the Student with Dysphemia 
1.8.3.2. How to Establish the Needs of the Student? 
1.8.3.3. Responsible for the Elaboration of the Student's needs

1.8.4. Classroom Consequences of the Dysfemic Child 

1.8.4.1. Communication with Classmates 
1.8.4.2. Communication with Teachers 
1.8.4.3. Psychological Repercussions of the Child 

1.8.5. School Supports 

1.8.5.1. Who provides them? 
1.8.5.2. How are they carried out? 

1.8.6. The coordination of the Speech Therapist with the School Professionals 

1.8.6.1. With whom does the Coordination take place? 
1.8.6.2. Guidelines to be followed to achieve such Coordination 

1.8.7. Orientations 

1.8.7.1. Guidelines for the School to improve the child's Intervention 
1.8.7.2. Guidelines for the School to improve the child's Self-esteem 
1.8.7.3. Guidelines for the School to improve the Child's Social Skills

1.8.8. The School as an Enabling Environment 
1.8.9. Resources Available to the School 
1.8.10. Final Conclusions 

1.9. Associations and Foundations 

1.9.1. Introduction to Unit 
1.9.2. How can Associations help Families? 
1.9.3. The fundamental role of Stuttering Associations for families
1.9.4. The help of Stuttering Associations and Foundations for Health Care and Educational Professionals 
1.9.5. Stuttering Associations and Foundations around the World 

1.9.5.1. Argentine Association of Stuttering (AAT) 

1.9.5.1.1. Association Information 
1.9.5.1.2. Contact Information 

1.9.6. Websites for General Information on Stuttering 

1.9.6.2. American Stuttering Foundation 

1.9.6.2.1. Contact Information 

1.9.6.3. Speech-Therapy Space 

1.9.6.3.1. Contact Information 

1.9.7. Stuttering Information Blogs 

1.9.7.1. Subject Blog 

1.9.7.1.1. Contact Information 

1.9.8. Speech Therapy magazines where information can be obtained 

1.9.8.1. Speech Therapy Space magazine 

1.9.8.1.1. Contact Information 

1.9.8.2. Neurology Journal 

1.9.8.2.1. Contact Information 

1.9.10. Final Conclusions 

1.10. Annexes 

1.10.1. Example of Anamnesis for the Assessment of Dysphemias 
1.10.2. Fluency Questionnaire for Parents 
1.10.3. Questionnaire for parents of emotional responses to Stuttering
1.10.4. Parent Record 
1.10.5. Fluency Questionnaire for Teachers 
1.10.6. Relaxation Techniques 

1.10.6.1. Instructions for the Speech Therapist 
1.10.6.2. Relaxation Techniques Adapted to Children 

1.10.7. Discriminations Suffered by People that Stutter 
1.10.8. Truths and Myths of Stutteri

Through didactic contents in formats such as video or evaluative tests, you will broaden your skills in the field of Dysphemia"

Postgraduate Certificate in Dysphemia

Speech fluency disorder, better known as dysphemia, is characterized by abnormalities in the motor control of communication. Being a pathology closely linked to the integral development of each person, scientific advances have emerged that contribute to the progressive improvement of this disease. Among the tools that address this aspect is speech therapy, a health discipline related to the study, prevention, assessment and intervention of speech and communication disorders. To work in this field, it is necessary for professionals to have specific knowledge and techniques that allow them to normalize the communicative patterns involved in learning and development. For this reason, at TECH's School of Education we designed the Postgraduate Certificate in Dysphemia, focused on addressing the diversity of situations and logopathologies that occur in school contexts. The program has a 100% online mode of study and is composed of innovative didactic resources that will add value to your study experience. During the two months of preparation, you will address the manifestations and typologies of dysphemia (or stuttering) to perform accurate clinical-educational assessments, from a multidisciplinary approach. Encourage you to take this course at the largest digital university in the world and maximize your career; once you have completed your process, you will have the necessary skills to work with children and adolescents in the field of speech therapy.

Sá an expert in addressing dysphemia

TECH is established as the leading university in digital education, therefore, you will be guaranteed to receive a unique program in the market. By taking this Postgraduate Certificate, you will obtain the necessary skills to apply good speech therapy and psychosocial intervention practices, useful to promote the personal, socio-familial and pedagogical adaptation of students with such educational needs. During the training, we will deepen in the general concept of dysphemia, starting from its symptomatology and classification (lingual, behavioral and corporal manifestations), to its etiology and its derivatives (typical, classic and mixed stuttering). In addition, you will delve into other specific disorders related to the fluency of verbal expression, which includes the establishment of alternative speech patterns, their training and transfer. In this way, we will be able to differentiate between normal dysfluency and verbal fluency impairment (dysphemia), in order to improve the evolutionary and therapeutic process of students with related pathologies.