treating children in schools

Question 1

Challenges of treating children in public school setting (5)

Answer 1

1. heavy caseloads
2. short tx sessions
3. infrequent treatment sessions
4. limited budget and access to materials
5. minimal involvement of parents

Question 2

increase practice time for fluent speech can be obtained by (5)

Answer 2

1. HW assignments
2. summer/weekend treatment
3. give something they can associate w treatment
4. communicate with teachers and parents
5. makre group therapy interactive using child who stutters as an aid

Question 3

Goal should be..

Answer 3

to ELIMINATE stuttering

-prevent emotional reactions

Question 4

evidence shows..

Answer 4

direct treatment reduces stuttering the most

Question 5

what programs would you suggest for a severe child?

Answer 5

-GILCU, ELU with some lidcombe and prolonged speech if not successful

Question 6

demand…

Answer 6

ZERO stuttering for progress in program

Question 7

change tx if…

Answer 7

no progress in 6-8 weeks MAX 12