Our understanding of attention and executive function skills in developmental stuttering has advanced significantly over the past decade. In this session, we will review recent findings related to attention and attentional control and executive function skills, including working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility in stuttering. We will discuss how these findings advance our understanding of the nature of stuttering and potential clinical implications. Learning Objectives: Participants will:
1. Describe what attention and executive function skills are
2. Identify ways that attention and executive function skills can impact speech and language
3. Explain recent findings related to attention and executive function in stuttering 4. Identify at least one consideration for therapy related to attention or executive function skills

Target
Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Graduate Students

Amanda Hampton Wray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Innovation in the Department of Communication Science & Disorders at University of Pittsburgh. Her research program examines the development of brain functions mediating language and attention using a multimodal approach, including behavioral and neurophysiological measures. She focuses on factors that affect and support neural processing in complex environments, with a focus on developmental stuttering.