Recording 3 Flashcards
Is stuttering cyclical?
yes, it goes in cycles
Avoidance behavior
it is thought to be a bad thing. But is it really bad if it helps someone to stop stuttering.
When was the Iowa Therapy at its height?
40’s - 60’s
What is another name for Iowa Therapy?
Stuttering Modification
What are the 2 goals of stuttering modification?
- Desensitization
2. Reduce the tension
First goal of stuttering mod
1. Desensitization
stuttering brings emotional ties
Second goal of stuttering mod
2. Reduce the tension
Relax into the stutter this will reduce the shame anxiety and fear.
What are the 4 steps of stuttering modification in order of light cognitive load to heavy?
- cancellation
- pull out
- bounce
- preparatory set
Stuttering Modification:
Technique 1
Cancellation: recognize your stutter, go back and cancel out the tension in the stutter
Stuttering Modification:
Technique 2
Pull Out: in the middle of the stutter stop and release the tension whether you begin the utterance again or not. Recognize and stop
Stuttering Modification:
Technique 3
Bounce: use if client primarily uses prolongations and blocks (these use the most tension) teach them to use repetitions instead of P’s of B’s. Repetitions are a forward movement that can receive the extreme tension.
Stuttering Modification:
Technique 4
Preparatory set: (this is the most cognitively demanding technique.) Be aware of the stutter and when you feel the tension building try to release it. You can use this step with other steps in a combination.
This technique started in the early 60’s and 70’s. This is based on a physical and neurological cause. It is behavioral techniques with no emotion involved. This is repetition therapy. It is used to reduce the stutter because fluency is the goal. You want the client to stutter less.
Fluency Shaping
Fluency shaping is completely what?
behavioral techniques
fluency is the goal
we want to reduce the stutter
Fluency Shaping
step 1
Easy Onset: used for words that start with vowels. Start the word with a slight /h/ or slight flow of air before voice kicks in.