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Participant modeling in stuttering
1Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College, Rohtak.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 20, 2011
Summary
This study shows that participant modeling, with auditory feedback and guided exposure, helped 25 stutterers achieve fluent, stutter-free speech in most situations. This approach offers a promising method for speech fluency improvement.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Stuttering is a complex speech disorder affecting fluency.
- Effective therapeutic interventions are crucial for managing stuttering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of participant modeling combined with auditory feedback and guided exposure for stuttering treatment.
- To assess the impact of this combined approach on achieving stutter-free speech.
Main Methods:
- Participant modeling technique was applied to 25 individuals with stuttering.
- Auditory feedback of modeled speech was provided.
- Guided exposure therapy was administered concurrently.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients achieved fluent, stuttering-free speech.
- The intervention proved effective across various speaking situations.
Conclusions:
- Participant modeling, auditory feedback, and guided exposure represent a viable and effective therapeutic strategy for stuttering.
- This multimodal approach significantly enhances speech fluency in individuals who stutter.
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