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Techniques

Common techniques used by fluency specialists for people who stutter

Fluency Shaping

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Fluency shaping is a speech therapy technique aimed at improving speech production by teaching individuals to speak more smoothly and with less effort. It involves learning specific strategies such as slower speech, easy onsets, and controlled breathing to reduce stuttering and promote fluent speech.

Fluency Modification

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Fluency modification is a speech therapy technique aimed at reducing the negative impact of stuttering by helping individuals modify their stuttering moments rather than eliminating them. It teaches strategies to manage and ease the flow of speech, such as voluntary stuttering or smoother transitions between words, to reduce fear and tension associated with stuttering.

Naturalness / Prosody

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Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, which helps convey meaning and emotion beyond individual words. It includes elements like pitch, loudness, tempo, and duration, all of which contribute to how we interpret spoken language. In stuttering therapy, addressing prosody can help improve fluency by reducing speech tension and promoting more natural speech patterns​.

Mindfulness

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Mindfulness can help individuals who stutter by promoting awareness and acceptance of speech difficulties, reducing anxiety, and fostering a non-judgmental attitude toward stuttering moments. Techniques like breathing exercises and focusing on the present moment can help reduce the tension and stress that often exacerbate stuttering.

Desensitization

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Desensitization in stuttering therapy helps individuals reduce emotional reactivity, such as fear or anxiety, associated with stuttering by gradually exposing them to challenging speaking situations. This technique aims to build confidence and reduce avoidance behaviors, enabling smoother communication and a more positive relationship with speech.