Pragmatic Stuttering Intervention for Adolescents and Adults

The treatment of adolescents and adults with stuttering disorders is often a challenge for the speech-language pathologist. No single program can work effectively with every client. This book offers a pragmatic approach to the treatment of stuttering in adolescents and adults. Rather than presenting a treatment method, the authors offer intervention strategies that can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual client. The importance of treating each client as a unique individual is emphasised throughout the program.

Strategies are included for establishing fluency in structured settings and in real life situations. Strategies are also included to help clients reduce muscular tension and feelings of anxiety associated with stuttering.

The authors emphasise the importance of providing opportunities for clients to practice newly acquired speaking strategies in a variety of contexts, as language is used for various purposes. The strategies help clients to take responsibility for changing their own behaviour,

The book includes a variety of reproducible forms that can be used in assessment and intervention. The complete kit includes the activity manual and a copy of the Relaxation Training Audio tape for Stutterers.