Considerations for Conducting Group Intervention with Adults Who Stutter

ABSTRACT

With recent changing trends in healthcare delivery and reimbursement, the focus on more efficient and cost-effective intervention has become increasingly important. A summary of desired clinician skills and responsibilities reported in the literature are presented along with information on structuring group intervention. Preliminary findings and a rationale for conducting speech therapy in a group environment with several adults who stutter are presented. In addition, findings and perceptions gleaned from the authors' experience in conducting group treatment with persons who stutter are also discussed.

KEY WORDS

stuttering - group therapy - adults