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Debora Freud1, Omer Levy-Kardash2, Ittai Glick3
1Department of Communication Disorders, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel, deborafreud@gmail.com.
Summary
Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with stuttering modification therapy shows promise for adults who stutter. This integrated approach improved mindfulness, reduced anxiety, and enhanced quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Stuttering significantly impacts quality of life beyond speech production, causing anxiety and avoidance.
- Psychological interventions are increasingly integrated into speech therapy for improved outcomes.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a novel approach being explored for stuttering treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot a program integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with stuttering modification therapy for adults.
- To assess the feasibility and preliminary effects of this combined therapeutic approach.
Main Methods:
- An approximately year-long program involving eight adults who stutter.
- The program included group ACT sessions, individual/pair stuttering modification therapy, and monthly follow-up sessions.
Main Results:
- Observed improvements in mindfulness skills, speech-related attitudes, anxiety, and daily communication.
- Participants reported enhanced quality of life and reduced stuttering frequency.
- Positive self-reports indicated subjective improvements in communication and well-being.
Conclusions:
- Combining ACT with stuttering modification therapy appears promising for adults who stutter.
- The integrated approach demonstrated positive effects on psychological and speech-related measures.
- Further research is warranted to establish the efficacy of this combined treatment.
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