Description
The Lidcombe Program is an evidence-based, behavioral treatment for early stuttering. The treatment is administered by parents under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist. Research has shown that children can maintain high levels of speech fluency following treatment.
This workshop is designed for speech-language pathologists who are interested in working with young children who stutter. The workshop will include short lectures, group activities, viewing and discussion of clinic visit videos, and case discussions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the rationale and concepts of the Lidcombe Program
- Confidently conduct the components of the Lidcombe Program – training parents, speech measures, therapy, and maintenance
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The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering 2026 (2-day workshop) |
| Date & Time (HK-Time): |
4 & 5 July 2026 09:00 – 12:30 noon 14:00 – 17:00 |
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Venue: |
CUHK Campus |
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Language: |
English |
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Registration : |
Please register by using the Speech and Hearing Social Enterprise Limited (SHSE) website: Choose the above event under "Latest Events” > Click "Buy it now" > Create an SHSE account > A confirmation email with the order number will be sent to your registration email. Please email info@speechearing.org for any assistance. |
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Registration Fee & |
2 day workshop: HK$5500 Early bird offer (on or before 30 Apr 2026): HK$4300 Deadline: 12 June 2026 40 participants per workshop, registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Participants will be granted the attendance certificate of the seminar. Complimentary Registration: This event offers 3 complimentary attendance for CUHK external clinical educators for the MSc SLP Programme. on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you would like to redeem your complimentary attendance at this event, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms. Cynthia Cheuk at cynthiacheuk@cuhk.edu.hk |
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Speakers: |
Dr. Valerie LIM Associate Professor & Programme Leader Speech and Language Therapy Health and Social Science Cluster Singapore Institute of Technology
Dr. Thomas LAW Assistant Professor & Chief of Division Division of Speech Therapy Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, CUHK |
| Organizer: | Speech and Hearing Social Enterprise Limited |
| Co-organizer: |
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Institute of Human Communicative Research, CUHK |
Continuing Professional Development
Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists - please refer to Continuing Professional Development Framework (HKIST >>> Continuing Professional Development)
The program has been awarded 13 CPD-ST points
Biography of Speakers
Dr. Valerie LIM is an associate professor and programmer leader of the Speech and Language Therapy, Health and Social Science Cluster at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Valerie has more than 20 years of experience working in the field of stuttering. She has successfully treated many children who stutter using the Lidcombe Program in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. She continues to teach stuttering at the National University of Singapore and SIT, and conducts professional development courses internationally. Valerie completed her PhD at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre. Her research interests include the assessment and treatment of bilinguals who stutter. She continues to supervise students and speech therapists in stuttering both clinically and in research projects.
Dr. Thomas LAW is an assistant professor, chief of division at the Division of Speech Therapy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and the clinical director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has worked with children and adults who stutter for more than 15 years. Thomas has provided the Lidcombe program to English, Cantonese, and Mandarin-speaking children in Australia, Hong Kong, and China. He teaches fluency disorders at several universities in Hong Kong and is a frequent speaker on stuttering-related professional development events. Thomas completed his PhD at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, The University of Sydney. His research focuses on the topography and linguistic features of stuttering.
Program Rundown
Day-One Workshop (Saturday):
- Lidcombe Program Overview
- Evidence-based of Lidcombe Program
- Measurement in Lidcombe Program
- Verbal Contingencies
Day-Two Workshop (Sunday):
- Lidcombe Program Stage 1
- Lidcombe Program Stage 2
- Lidcombe Program: Problem Solving
- Parents Experiences
* Lunch break will be scheduled from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Terms and Regulations
- All video or audio recordings, or using mobile devices for filming or photography is prohibited during the seminar.
- Contingency Plan in case of Bad Weather: If Typhoon Signal No. 3, Red, or Amber Rainstorm Signal is hoisted, the seminar will be held as scheduled. If Typhoon Signal No.8 or above, or Black Rainstorm Signal remains hoisted by 6:30 am on the event date or other unforeseeable circumstances, the seminar will be switched to Zoom. You will be informed of the Zoom link by email in due course.
Refund & Exchange Policy
- Speech and Hearing Social Enterprise (SHSE) reserves the right to cancel event due to insufficient enrolment in order to ensure the best use of resources. All fees paid will be refunded in accordance with the related procedures.
- For applying for a refund, applicants need to submit the request by e-mail at the latest 7 days before the event day. SHSE will deduct 50% of the registration fee as administrative expenses and refund 50% of the fee to the participants. Refund request raised within 7 days before the event day will not be accepted.
- If SHSE cancel event due to administrative reason, all fees paid will be refunded in accordance with the related procedures.
- Refund would not be granted to participants who cannot attend the event due to personal reason. SHSE shall consider the request on a case-by-case basis for event postponement.
- SHSE reserves the right to amend the event details without prior notice and reserves the final decision on any disputes.