What Constitutes a Multidimensional Treatment Approach for School-Age Children Who Stutter?

Research over the past several decades supports the view that stuttering is a complex and multidimensional disorder. Given the multiple factors that contribute to the development and persistence of stuttering, it follows that, for many children who stutter, treatment focused solely on the motor aspects of speech may be insufficient to help them successfully manage their stuttering. A complete assessment includes identifying all of the dimensions of the disorder that are relevant to a particular child.

Finding good resources for treating school-age children who stutter.

One of the challenges facing school-based speech-language pathologists is finding appropriate resources for use in treating children who stutter. This article highlights several excellent resources and provides illustrations of how some of these resources may be used. The need to adapt resources for use with specific clients to maximize treatment effectiveness is emphasized.