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The establishment of fluency with time-out procedures: three case studies.
The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
|May 1, 1975
Summary
Time-out procedures effectively reduce stuttering in male adolescents and college students. This study details the method and presents data showing successful outcomes in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Stuttering is a complex speech disorder affecting fluency.
- Behavioral interventions are crucial for managing stuttering.
Observation:
- Three case studies involving male high school and college-age stutterers were analyzed.
- The application of time-out procedures was the focus of the intervention.
Findings:
- Detailed methodology for administering the time-out procedure is provided.
- Clinical data demonstrates typical and successful results.
- Modifications to the procedure were tested and their effectiveness discussed.
Implications:
- Time-out procedures offer a viable therapeutic option for stuttering.
- Further research into modified time-out techniques may enhance treatment efficacy.
- This approach can be beneficial for adolescents and young adults experiencing stuttering.