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Yaruss, J. Scott – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1998
Reviews the history of the terms "impairment,""disability," and "handicap" in the stuttering literature and proposes alternate definitions that are more consistent with the use of the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps. A model is proposed for discussing the outcomes of various…
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Disability Identification, Models
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Gottwald, Sheryl Ridener; Starkweather, C. Woodruff – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1995
This article describes a conceptual framework for developing a multifaceted, individualized treatment program for young children who stutter, their families, and their preschool or day-care staff. Suggestions are provided for reducing environmental demands through education, affective support, and behavior change facilitation. Direct therapy…
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Intervention, Environmental Influences, Family Involvement
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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