The International Conference on Stuttering is the largest conference in Italy entirely dedicated to stuttering that brings together leading experts from universities and the most advanced research and treatment centers around the world, in a refined and meticulous context details.
Borned in 2012, every three years, the Conference aims to outline the state of the art of the progress made in the clinical and research fields on disorders of verbal fluency.
The International Conference on Stuttering boasts a highly prestigious international scientific committee, composed by:
Prof. Mark Onslow (Australian Stuttering Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney)
Prof. Donatella Tomaiuoli (La Sapienza – Università di Roma & Università di Roma Tor Vergata)
Prof. Kurt Eggers (Thomas More UC Belgium & Turku U Finland)
Bridget Walsh (Michigan State University)
The topics addressed, in the context of the conference, range from the progress of research on the etiology of stuttering, to the diagnosis and assessment of stuttering for pre-schoolers and adults, to early diagnosis, to the effectiveness of different approaches and different methods of treatment.
An important space is reserved for social events which, to crown each day of the Conference, aim to discover the Territory and its beauties and to encourage exchanges between keynote speakers, presenters, and participants from which often lead to fruitful collaborations.
Our Vision
The international Conference on Stuttering wants to be one of the world reference events for specialists wishing to update their skills and for students interested in learning and acting in this area. The Conference aims to:
present the latest developments in international research on the assessment and treatment of stuttering.
disseminate knowledge on the assessment and treatment of stuttering and promote scientific debate.
promote collaboration between international scholars, encouraging new research in the sector.