Guest: Claire Barbao, MA, CCC-SLP
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Join Carolyn Dolby as she welcomes Claire Barbao, owner of Kindly Speech LLC and a specialist in fluency disorders. The episode covers effective strategies for supporting students who stutter, emphasizing the importance of behavioral tactics and addressing emotional and cognitive aspects. The conversation deepens into goal setting, therapy activities, and ways to empower students through self-advocacy and mindfulness. Claire Barbao shares her journey, expertise, and insights on enhancing the well-being and communication skills of students who stutter. This episode is ideal for school clinicians, with practical advice and professional guidance.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
00:29 Guest Introduction: Claire Barbao
02:26 Claire's Journey to Specialization
05:46 Understanding Stuttering: Beyond Behavior
08:48 Advocacy and Coping Strategies for Students
26:56 Strength-Based Goals and Therapy
34:17 Emphasizing Student-Centered Approaches
34:50 Understanding Student Perspectives on Stuttering
35:34 Exploring Situational Challenges
38:17 The Role of Speech Therapists
45:22 Therapy Techniques and Activities
56:09 Empowering Students Through Self-Advocacy
01:03:58 Conclusion and Resources
About the Guest: Claire Barbao, MA, CCC-SLP, is a clinical supervisor at the University of Virginia and a Candidate Specialist recognized by the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders. Her current clinical practice and instruction focus on fluency disorders, motor speech disorders, adult rehabilitation, and culturally responsive intervention. Her clinical experience includes both inpatient and outpatient medical settings, private practice, telepractice, and working in a public school system. Claire also owns the private practice, Kindly Speech LLC, where she sees clients and provides education to parents and the SLP community. She believes in providing person-centered therapy services and engaging in collaboration with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support her clients best.
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