Principle investigator:
Cara M. Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
The lab space is located at:
Raleigh Finkelstein Hall
500 Lafayette Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
E-mail:
Ongoing Research Studies:
Early Childhood Stuttering and Related Attitudes
About This Study
This study explores the relation between the development of childhood stuttering and child and caregiver attitudes toward stuttering. We follow young children (3;0 to 5;11 years old) and their primary caregiver longitudinally to explore these variables. Participation, which lasts six months, includes in-person visits for child assessments and monthly online surveys.
Participation
If you have a child between the ages of 3;0 and 5;11 and are interested in participating in this study, please complete this pre-interest survey! We are recruiting both children who do and do not stutter!
Using Parent-Led Bibliotherapy to Improve Attitudes of Children with Communication Disorders
About This Study
This study is for 5- to-8-year old children with speech sound or stuttering disorders and their caregivers. Following an initial visit on campus, caregivers will complete a 4-week bibliotherapy intervention that includes one book and activity (all materials provided) per week. The intervention focuses on improving emotional coping and resilience.
Participation
If you have a 5- to 8-year old child with a speech sound and/or stuttering disorder and are willing to complete the parent-led intervention, please complete this pre-interest form.
Acknowledging Stuttering with Young Children: Perspectives of SLPs and Caregivers
About this study
We are collecting perspectives from speech-language pathologists and caregivers of children who stutter on their views and practices acknowledging stuttering with young children
Participation
Speech-language pathologists and caregivers of children who stutter (or used to stutter within the past 5 years) are eligible to complete the survey