Issued Date: 11th April 2024
Published Date: 21st April 2024
Author Affiliations: Raunak Shah
Abstract:
The objective of the present paper is to propose a holistic intervention model that integrates therapeutic, somatic, and speech training elements to effectively address the cognitive, emotional, and physiological aspects of stuttering. The framework advocates for a systematic progression through three stages: therapeutic work, breath-work, and speech training. Each stage is designed to target specific objectives related to shifting self-concept, enhancing physiological foundations for speech fluency, and developing and enhancing speech fluency through structured exercises. The model offers implications in speech therapy, emphasising individualised interventions, long-term maintenance strategies, and collaboration among healthcare professionals. Suggestions for further refinement include empirical validation, flexibility in the intervention model, ethical considerations, and the need for multidisciplinary teams in stuttering-care.
Keywords:
Stuttering Therapy · Speech Fluency · Breath Work · Psychosomatic Intervention
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