Stuttering Modification Therapy – Flashcards

-this therapy focuses on communication (not complete fluency)

(1) Identification (2) Desensitization (3) Modification (4) Stabilization

PWS recognizes and examines the core behaviors, secondary behaviors, and feelings and attitudes associated with stuttering

person who stutters learns strategies to reduce negative feelings and anxiety associated with stuttering

When: -cancellations: AFTER stuttering event, PWS produced word again in an easier manner that is slowed and controlled -pull-outs: DURING stuttering event, PWS must catch himself in the moment of the stuttering event and pull out...then produce the word slowly and in a controlled manner -preparatory set techniques: BEFORE stuttering event, PWS anticipates a word to be difficult and using a slower rate and light articulatory contacts the PWS says the word slowly in a relaxed and smooth manner -preparatory set techniques

-bounce: pseudostuttering without tension, like an easy SSR -glide: prolonging the initial sound of the more troublesome words without tension until you are able to say the word and move on, like an easy ASP -light articulatory contacts: "touching" the articulators together lightly and softly in plosives and labials

The person who stutters becomes self-aware and confident in monitoring his/her own stuttering behaviors

-individualizes -PWS develops a sense of internal locus of control -family and individual counseling are included in therapy

-program requires excessive amount of time and effort -only appropriate for advanced stutterers -lack of evidence to support this approach