J. Scott
Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP
Phone: (412) 383-6538
Email: jsyaruss@pitt.edu
Co-Director, Stuttering Center of Western Pennsylvania
Associate Professor, Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh
Associate Director, Audiology and Communication Disorders, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Board-Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders
Dr. Yaruss's research is aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of people who stutter through assessment of current clinical practices and documentation of treatment outcomes. Specific aspects of this research program include studies designed to examine the linguistic and motoric factors that influence the development of stuttering in young children. He teaches classes on stuttering and on counseling individuals with communication disorders . He conducts workshops nationwide to train clinicians and to help them feel more comfortable with their ability to work with people who stutter.
Selected Recent Publications (2007-present only - see note below to receive Dr. Yaruss's full vita)
Murphy, W., Yaruss, J.S., & Quesal, R.W. (2007a). Enhancing treatment for school-age children who stutter I: Reducing negative reactions through desensitization and cognitive restructuring. Revised manuscript accepted for publication.
Murphy, W., Yaruss, J.S., & Quesal, R.W. (2007b). Enhancing treatment for school-age children who stutter II: Reducing bullying through role-playing and self-disclosure. Revised manuscript accepted for publication.
Onslow, M., & Yaruss, J.S. (2007). What to do with a stuttering preschooler and why: Differing perspectives. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 16, 65-68.
Coleman, C., Yaruss, J.S., & Hammer, D. (2007). Clinical research involving preschoolers who stutter: Real-world applications of Evidence Based Practice. [Letter to the Editor] Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 38, 286-289.
Yaruss, J.S. (2007). Application of the ICF in fluency disorders. Seminars in Speech and Language, 28, 312-322.
Yaruss, J.S., & Pelczarski, K. (2007). Evidence-Based Practice for school-age stuttering: Balancing existing research with clinical practice. EBP Briefs, 2(4).
Dr. Yaruss's complete can be obtained by emailing jsyaruss@pitt.edu. Additional information can be found through the website of the Department of Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh or by clicking here.
Kristin
Pelczarski, MA, CCC-SLP
Children's Hospital, South (Bethel Park)
Email:
kristin.pelczarski@chp.edu
Kristin Pelczarski is currently a doctoral student in the department of Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her undergraduate degree from George Washington University and completed her master's program at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests include motoric and linguistic factors involved in stuttering. Kristin also provides clinical service to preschool, school-age, and adolescent children who stutter and is a member of the National Stuttering Association, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Special Interest Division 4: Fluency Disorders.
Recent Presentations
Pelczarski, K. & Roccon, R. (March 2007). Stuttering therapy for preschool and school-age children who stutter. Invited lecture at the Pennsylvania American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association, State College, PA.
Pelczarski, K. & Yaruss, J. S. (2006). Phonological awareness skills in children who do and do not stutter. Poster presentation at the 2006 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, FL.
Yaruss, J.S., Quesal, R.W & Pelczarski, K., (2006). Pre- and Post- Measures of Stuttering Treatment using the OASES. Poster presentation at the 2006 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, FL.
Coleman, C. & Pelczarski, K. (2006). A family-focused treatment approach for preschool children who stutter. Seminar presented at the 2006 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, FL.
Pelczarski, K. & Yaruss, J. S. (May 2006). Family-focused treatment approach for preschool children who stutter. Invited lecture at the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Special Interest Division 4 Conference on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, San Antonio, TX.
Pelczarski, K., & Rentschler, G. ( 2005). Psychogenic Stuttering. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA
Coleman, C., Yaruss, J. S., Pelczarski, K., & Campbell, K. (2005). Stuttering Center News & Kids Speak: Overview of Stuttering Newsletters. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA.