Stuttering Treatment Programs

Question 1

Aim of the Camperdown Program

Answer 1

To reduce - eliminate stuttering while maintaining as much naturalness as possible.

Question 2

pros of camperdown treatment

Answer 2

Also considers the emotional aspect of stuttering, tailored to individual needs, high EB, works with telehealth

Question 3

Cons of camperdown program

Answer 3

May be time intensive, may be confronting when clients are first shown naturalness techniques

Question 4

What is the goal of stutter modification

Answer 4

Not to eliminate stuttering but to make the individual feel more in control

Question 5

Pro’s of stutter modification

Answer 5

Individualised, address emotional aspects, increase confidence, improve self-monitoring

Question 6

Cons of stutter modification

Answer 6

Doesn’t achieve complete fluency, may be confronting, significant practice time, relies on competence in each stage to progress.

Question 7

Goal of smooth speech

Answer 7

To eliminate of reduce stuttering

Question 8

Pros of smooth speech

Answer 8

Teaches new speech patterns, develops increased self monitoring and awareness, can be combined with CBT,

Question 9

Cons of smooth speech

Answer 9

Time intensive, client may find techniques embarrassing / confronting which may cause reduced practicing

Question 10

What is ISTAR program

Answer 10

Combines elements of speech restructuring and stutter modification.

Question 11

Pros of ISTAR

Answer 11

Can be completed through telehealth (travel time, costs, access to care), includes an option for maintenance therapy, application out of clinic, speech therapy can be tax deducted, individual and group therapy

Question 12

cons of iSTAR

Answer 12

Costly, intensive program, waiting list, clinician may need additional training in psychology due to CBT component. Limited training and accessible in Australia.

Question 12

cons of iSTAR

Answer 12

Costly, intensive program, waiting list, clinician may need additional training in psychology due to CBT component. Limited training and accessible in Australia, more Canadian based.

Question 13

Difference between stutter modification + speech restructuring

Answer 13

Overall, stutter modification techniques focus on managing and reducing the severity of stuttering moments, while restructuring techniques aim to establish new speaking patterns and achieve greater overall fluency

Question 14

Explain the different severity ratings

Answer 14

0 - No stuttering
1 - extremely mild
2-3 - Mild
4-5 - Moderate
6-7 - Severe
8 - Extremely severe

Question 15

ss% severity scores

Answer 15

0-5% - mild
5-10% - mild - moderate
10-15% - Moderate
15-20% - moderate - severe
20%+ severe