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The role of support groups and stuttering therapy
1National Stuttering Project, Anaheim Hills, California 92807, USA.
Seminars in Speech and Language
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Support groups offer a vital space for individuals who stutter to practice fluency skills in real-world settings. These groups serve as a crucial supplement to speech therapy, aiding in the transfer of learned techniques.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
Background:
- Stuttering significantly impacts communication and social interaction.
- Transferring fluency skills from therapy to daily life is a common challenge for individuals who stutter.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of support groups as an adjunct to traditional fluency therapy.
- To emphasize the benefits of support groups in practicing communication skills with diverse partners.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of themes emerging from support group participation.
- Focus on the integration of fluency skills in real-world communication scenarios.
Main Results:
- Support groups provide a safe environment for practicing newly learned fluency skills.
- Participants gain opportunities to work on communication with multiple partners, facilitating skill transfer.
Conclusions:
- Support groups are an effective adjunctive therapy for stuttering.
- These groups are instrumental in bridging the gap between clinical learning and real-world communication for people who stutter.