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Success in the schools: bringing it all together
J Scott Yaruss1, Robert W Quesal
1University of Pittsburgh, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Stuttering Center of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA. jsyaruss@csd.pitt.edu
Seminars in Speech and Language
|February 26, 2003
Summary
School-based speech therapy effectively treats childhood stuttering. This review emphasizes a comprehensive approach and provides clinicians with key strategies for optimal treatment success in school-aged children who stutter.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatric Communication Disorders
Background:
- Childhood stuttering is a significant communication disorder.
- Effective intervention for school-aged children who stutter is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key themes from a series on school-based stuttering treatment.
- To highlight the importance of a broad-based approach for children who stutter.
- To provide clinical reminders for optimizing treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of articles focusing on school-age children who stutter.
- Synthesis of key themes and clinical recommendations.
Main Results:
- School-based settings are effective for treating childhood stuttering.
- A broad-based, comprehensive approach is vital for successful intervention.
- Specific clinical considerations can enhance treatment success.
Conclusions:
- Children who stutter can achieve successful treatment outcomes within school systems.
- Clinicians should adopt a holistic perspective when treating school-aged children who stutter.
- Implementing targeted strategies can maximize the effectiveness of speech therapy for stuttering.