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Self-Perceived Communication Competence of Adults Who Stutter Following Communication-Centered Treatment.
Geoffrey A Coalson1, Courtney T Byrd1, Danielle Werle1
1The University of Texas at Austin.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|May 31, 2024
Summary
Adults who stutter showed improved communication skills after a non-ableist treatment. Gains in communication competence were independent of changes in stuttering severity, highlighting distinct constructs.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
Background:
- Stuttering is a complex disorder affecting communication.
- Traditional treatments often focus on reducing stuttering frequency.
- The relationship between fluency and overall communication competence requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate self-perceived communication competence in adults who stutter.
- To assess outcomes following a non-ableist treatment program.
- To determine if communication improvements are linked to fluency changes.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-three adults who stutter participated in the study.
- The Self-Perceived Communication Competence scale was administered pre- and post-treatment.
- The treatment focused on communication skills without targeting stuttering reduction.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in self-perceived communication competence were observed post-treatment.
- Pre- to post-treatment changes in stuttering severity did not predict communication competence gains.
- This suggests communication improvement can occur separately from fluency enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Non-ableist communication-focused treatment can enhance self-perceived communication competence in adults who stutter.
- Communication competence and fluency are distinct constructs in stuttering.
- These findings support a broader view of communication treatment for stuttering.
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