Overview
These protocols for stuttering in children and adults are written as scenarios that unfold in teaching either certain fluency skills that indirectly reduce stuttering or for reducing stuttering directly. The book provides procedures known to be effective in diagnosing and treating preschool and school-aged children, adolescents, and adults who stutter.The protocols included were designed to leave room for the clinician's innovation, adaptation, and modification. The basic framework of assessment and treatment is presented while modifiable scripts and forms allow the clinician to tailor the protocols from client to client.
A wide range of treatment procedures are covered, supported by numerous case studies and abundant data. In selecting a treatment procedure for a client, these Protocols help the clinician consider the level of evidence as well as the suitability of the procedure for the client and the family. In selecting treatment procedures for the protocols, the overriding concern has been efficacy, therefore only those treatment procedures for which have exhibited proven results are included.
The templates for various recording sheets in the book may be photocopied for clinical use. Templates are also provided in the accompanying CD to individualize the recording sheets in preparation for treatment sessions.
Synopsis
These protocols for stuttering in children and adults are written as scenarios that unfold in teaching either certain fluency skills that indirectly reduce stuttering or for reducing stuttering directly. The book provides procedures known to be effective in diagnosing and treating preschool and school-aged children, adolescents, and adults who stutter.
The protocols included were designed to leave room for the clinician's innovation, adaptation, and modification. The basic framework of assessment and treatment is presented while modifiable scripts and forms allow the clinician to tailor the protocols from client to client.
A wide range of treatment procedures are covered, supported by numerous case studies and abundant data. In selecting a treatment procedure for a client, these Protocols help the clinician consider the level of evidence as well as the suitability of the procedure for the client and the family. In selecting treatment procedures for the protocols, the overriding concern has been efficacy, therefore only those treatment procedures for which have exhibited proven results are included.
The templates for various recording sheets in the book may be photocopied for clinical use. Templates are also provided in the accompanying CD to individualize the recording sheets in preparation for treatment sessions.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Ashley Orgel, BS(George Washington University)
Description:This book describes specific stuttering therapy techniques for preschoolers, school-age children, and adults. It gives a brief overview of stuttering treatment for each population, then provides detailed scripts for clinicians to use when providing therapy.
Purpose:The book meets its objective, which is to present clinicians with the necessary scripts to provide effective therapy for children and adults with fluency disorders. Many books mention ideas, but unless therapy is seen using the ideas, it is difficult to discern exactly how the clinician would provide therapy using a technique. This book is helpful because it provides specific scripts necessary to carry out techniques, even if the SLP is not familiar with a particular treatment. Additionally, scripts are given for different levels of training for three populations.
Audience:It is written for speech clinicians treating clients with fluency disorders. It seems especially useful for those who are not familiar with particular treatment options for stuttering, since it provides detailed scripts for each level of training.
Features:Of the greatest benefit are the specific scripts, provided for many levels across different populations, using common treatment options. It is unique because it provides scripts for the clinician and recording sheets to chart progress. Use of more references and statements of efficacy of each treatment option provided by the research literature would validate the effectiveness of the mentioned techniques. Examples of visuals, especially to use with children, would also be helpful.
Assessment:This is a beneficial book, especially for clinicians beginning in the field or for those not familiar with particular fluency treatments. It was useful, yet some improvements could be made. Worksheets to use in therapy or for generalization would be helpful. Additionally, visuals to use with clients and video examples of therapy would also be useful to include in the book and on the CD. Although these are not provided, the book does offer detailed scripts to use in therapy.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Ashley Orgel, BS(George Washington University)Description: This book describes specific stuttering therapy techniques for preschoolers, school-age children, and adults. It gives a brief overview of stuttering treatment for each population, then provides detailed scripts for clinicians to use when providing therapy.
Purpose: The book meets its objective, which is to present clinicians with the necessary scripts to provide effective therapy for children and adults with fluency disorders. Many books mention ideas, but unless therapy is seen using the ideas, it is difficult to discern exactly how the clinician would provide therapy using a technique. This book is helpful because it provides specific scripts necessary to carry out techniques, even if the SLP is not familiar with a particular treatment. Additionally, scripts are given for different levels of training for three populations.
Audience: It is written for speech clinicians treating clients with fluency disorders. It seems especially useful for those who are not familiar with particular treatment options for stuttering, since it provides detailed scripts for each level of training.
Features: Of the greatest benefit are the specific scripts, provided for many levels across different populations, using common treatment options. It is unique because it provides scripts for the clinician and recording sheets to chart progress. Use of more references and statements of efficacy of each treatment option provided by the research literature would validate the effectiveness of the mentioned techniques. Examples of visuals, especially to use with children, would also be helpful.
Assessment: This is a beneficial book, especially for clinicians beginning in the field or for those not familiar with particular fluency treatments. It was useful, yet some improvements could be made. Worksheets to use in therapy or for generalization would be helpful. Additionally, visuals to use with clients and video examples of therapy would also be useful to include in the book and on the CD. Although these are not provided, the book does offer detailed scripts to use in therapy.