WorksheetsSPLP FINAL HOUSE QUIZ
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
When calculating frequency of stuttering
Words used as avoidance behaviors are counted as stutters
There is generally poor interrater reliability
Each repetition is counted as one stutter
Syllables and words that are stuttered count in the overall syllable/word count
Treatment for reducing avoidance behaviors
Should begin by having the person who stutters speak in a difficult situation
Is most important when working with younger children
Includes voluntary stutters
Should only include the clinician's analysis of why the client is avoiding
Secondary stuttering behaviors provide clinical significance in the evaluation of stuttering in children. Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE with regard to the significance of secondary behaviors?
They indicate that the PWS is exhibiting fear and embarrassment
They indicate that the PWS is using escape and avoidance behaviors to deal with their stuttering
They indicate that the PWS is more likely to stutter as an adult
They indicate that the stutter is familial
"Spontaneous fluency"
Contains no disfluencies
Correlates to 10% or more disfluent speech
Is the fluency of a normal speaker
Is the outcome of therapy for most adults who stutter
An activity that is recommended when working with a child with intermediate stuttering is
Asking parents to draw a picture of their child stuttering
Having the child speak while simultaneously doing a manual fine motor activity
Having them explain to their teacher why they cannot participate orally in class
Asking the child to point out when the clinician stutters
When working with someone with advanced stuttering, the clinician should:
Not spend a considerable amount of time on reducing negative feelings and attitudes
Work on emotions only after fluency has improved significantly
Determine what amount of fluency to strive for
Understand conditioning principles in order to eliminate avoidance behaviors
People with intermediate stuttering
Have generally been stuttering for several months
Have not yet begun to use escape devices to get out of a stutter
Have anticipation and fear of the moment of stuttering
Have overly critical parents causing their stuttering
Almost all children who are treated with effective therapy for beginning stuttering will gain or regain spontaneous, typical fluency
True
False
Flexible rate refers to
Being able to modify one's speech rate to adjust to a listener's comprehension
Refers to talking softly when anticipating a stutter
Slowing one's speech rate on syllables that are likely to be stuttered
Slowing one's speech rate on particularly disfluent days
Paul is a successful architect who has stuttered throughout his life. His disfluencies are notable in complicated social situations, but more people say they rarely notice it. Paul reports significant struggle in many communication situations and says he is tired of using avoidance as his main tool to deal with stuttering. He finds himself refusing to answer the phone when others are present and feeling the need to substitute words all of the time.
Which of the following descriptions is MOST ACCURATE?
Paul should have had behaviorally focused therapy
Paul is a covert stutterer
Paul exhibits hysterical stuttering
Paul should be advised to maintain his current level of fluency and learn better avoidance strategies
An important aspect of indirect treatment for borderline stuttering is for a parent
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
To engage in nondirective play with the child
To train daycare providers in fluency enhancing strategies
To spend 1:1 time with the child each day
The parent should begin by asking the child about his or her speech
To show understanding of the child's feelings
Appropriate ways to deal with negative emotions about stuttering include:
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Using humor when discussing stuttering
Counseling for someone who stutters and his or her family
Using fluency shaping techniques
Suggesting a client avoid social situations
Voluntary stuttering
