Essays about: "stuttering"

Found 5 essays containing the word stuttering.

1. 1. The Use of Spice -  A Question of Russian Roulette

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

   Author : Johanna Skoogh; Ida Lundgren; [2014]
   Keywords : Synthetic cannabinoids; Spice use; designer drugs; research chemicals; labeling theory; ecological theory;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to get a deeper understanding for the experience of individuals using Spice. More specifically the study aimed to investigate how do these individuals reason and argue concerning their Spice use, how they describe social relationships and environment when using Spice and psychosocial experiences concerning their Spice use. READ MORE

3. 2. ”Try to relax” - A survey study in Sweden among native Swedes and Arabic immigrants concerning views on stuttering

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

   Author : Sofia Nilsson; Tobias Wetterling; [2013]
   Keywords : Stuttering; attitudes; beliefs; culture; questionnaire; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Studies performed in various countries have shown that negative attitudes and beliefs towards stuttering and People Who Stutter (PWS), which can lead to stigmatization, discrimination and social anxiety, are widespread across different societies. It is important that clinicians are aware that patients can meet different attitudes in their daily life, affecting health care seeking behavior and self-image. READ MORE

4. 3. Treating Stuttering with the Lidcombe-Program. : Parents’ Experiences and a Follow-up on Children undergone Treatment of Stuttering with the Lidcombe-Program.

   University essay from Logopedi; Hälsouniversitetet

   Author : Matilda Nordh; Helena Hurtig; [2012]
   Keywords : Stuttering; Lidcombe Program in Sweden; follow up; parents’ experiences; Stamning; Lidcombe-programmet i Sverige; uppföljning; föräldraupplevelser;

   Abstract : The Lidcombe-program (LP) is an empirically developed treatment program for stuttering based on behavioral therapy that adopts operant conditioning as methodology. The program is designed for children up to the age of six, and it is mainly conducted in the home environment by a parent under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist (Onslow, 2003a). READ MORE

5. 4. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Stuttering Disorder: A case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Margareta Lundskog Sjöberg; [2012]
   Keywords : Cognitive behavioural therapy; CBT; stuttering; stammering; case study; speech-language; pathology and therapy; Social Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper examines the benefits of using CBT-techniques as a therapeutic tool within the treatment of stuttering. Stuttering is a complex disorder that involves not only speech disfluencies but also psychological and interpersonal problems as a consequence of the interaction of thoughts, emotions and behaviour. READ MORE

6. 5. Applying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) components to stuttering treatment with an adolescent - a case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

   Author : Kristina Rudberg; [2010]
   Keywords : stuttering; adolescents; anxiety; treatment; cognitive behavioral therapy CBT ; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Studies show that many adolescents and adults who stutter show higher than normal levels of social anxiety, and that the presence of anxiety increases the risk for poor responses to standard stuttering treatments. Recent research points towards the successful treatment of social anxiety and social phobia in adults who stutter through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and calls on speech-language pathologists to incorporate CBT components within their treatment of adults who stutter Purpose: The aim of this paper is to illustrate how CBT principles were applied to stuttering therapy with an adolescent and to examine whether the client found the treatment helpful. READ MORE