Mater program Flashcards
1
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Relaxation
A
Mental (meditation) Physical - Monitor muscle tension - Learn diaphragmatic breathing - Wellbeing
2
Q
Role of relaxation
A
- Tension and relaxation are incompatible states
- monitor muscle tension and employ relaxation strategies - Apply relaxation strategies on command
3
Q
Mechanics of smooth speech
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- breathing
- gentle onsets
- soft contacts
- continuous smooth movement of articulators
- continuous air flow
- normal intonation, stress and voice quality
4
Q
Planning
A
use short phrases chunking and longer pauses
- facilitate relaxation, allows planning and monitoring time
- less respiratory demand, predictable length
5
Q
Rate control
A
slower speech rate place less demand on speech act
- client needs to master control and monitoring of speech rate
- teach at slow rate initially and move up
6
Q
Attitude change
A
- Rational, positive thinking
anxiety control, cognitive restructuring
7
Q
Rehersal
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Practice in different situations
- real life transfer tasks
8
Q
High level communication skills
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Skills for communication in social context including non-verbals
9
Q
Environmental factors
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Modifying environment e.g. less noise, less busy
