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German, Diane J.; Simon, Elaine – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1991
Comparison of the narratives of 16 children with word-finding problems and 16 normal children (grades 1-6) found that children with word-finding disorders did not differ in language productivity but manifested significantly more word-finding characteristics in their narratives. Implications for assessment and intervention are discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Expressive Language
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Ramig, Peter R.; Bennett, Ellen M. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1995
The importance of including parents and teachers in the process of therapy for children who stutter is addressed, and viewing intervention along a therapy continuum incorporating both fluency-shaping and stuttering modification philosophies is recommended. Other topics presented include student attitudes and feelings, grouping and scheduling,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Education, Intervention, Language Fluency
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Healey, E. Charles; Scott, Lisa A. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1995
A model of service delivery for elementary students who stutter is described, emphasizing the integration of fluency-shaping and stuttering modification techniques. The treatment program includes procedures for helping children to understand and identify fluency problems, techniques for teaching and integrating fluency-shaping and stuttering…
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Delivery Systems, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities
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Daly, David A.; And Others – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1995
Structure and consistency are important in treating adolescents who stutter. The speech-language pathologist's positive expectations have a powerful influence on clients' attitudes and belief in the possibility of progress. A program of both cognitive and self-instruction procedures and behavioral speech treatment strategies is recommended to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Techniques, Intervention, Language Fluency
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Blood, Gordon W. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1995
This article describes a cognitive-behavioral treatment package for relapse management in adolescents who stutter. The package includes game-based training techniques in problem solving, communication skills, and assertiveness; coping responses for stuttering episodes; and realistic expectations for fluency and relapse. Follow-up results with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Communication Skills