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Cummins, Clare; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Crane, Laura – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2020
Background: Autistic people require varying levels of support at different stages of their lives. Yet, the healthcare needs of autistic adults are largely unmet. Speech and language therapy (SLT) is one healthcare service that has an important role in supporting autistic people: both with initial diagnosis, and with the ongoing support needed to…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Venkatagiri, H. S. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2009
Purpose: In this study, the author examined the following questions: What proportion of adult persons who stutter (PWS) choose fluency and what proportion choose to be free from a need to be fluent in managing their stuttering? What demographic and stuttering-related variables influence their choice, and how consistent are they in their choice?…
Descriptors: Freedom, Stuttering, Adults, Communication Disorders
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Culatta, Richard A.; Rubin, Herbert – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1973
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Exceptional Child Research, Program Effectiveness
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Mueller, Peter B.; Larson, George W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1992
Eighty-three voice disorder therapists' ratings of statements regarding voice therapy practices indicated that vocal nodules are the most frequent disorder treated; vocal abuse and hard glottal attack elimination, counseling, and relaxation were preferred treatment approaches; and voice therapy is more effective with adults than with children.…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Children, Counseling