Eight percent of CWS are reported to be autistic (Briley & Ellis, 2018) and 15.6% of children with Autism reported to stutter (Boulet et al., 2009). We will consider if the Palin Model fits when working with young autistic children who stammer and, if so, what the benefits may be for young autistic children and their families. We will be considering the commonalities between Palin Parent Child Interaction (Palin PCI) and approaches that are commonly used when working with autistic children. Case examples from the Michael Palin Centre will be used to illustrate what we have learned so far.

Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
1. Consider how the Palin Model may be used effectively when working with young autistic children who stammer
2. Consider the commonalities between Palin PCI and therapeutic approaches used with autistic children and their families
3. Consider adjustments that you may make when using Palin PCI with autistic children who stammer.

Target
Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Students

Gemma Clarke MSc, BA (Hons), works with young people who stammer, their parents, and with adults who stammer at the Michael Palin Centre in London, UK. She is passionate about working holistically with clients, ensuring therapy is tailored to the specific needs of the child or young person and their family. Gemma is part of the MPC teaching team and teaches a range of MPC courses. She is responsible for delivering the Palin PCI Accreditation Programme and she supports colleagues and other SLTs through supervision.