Student Saint Xavier University Chicago, Illinois, United States
Disclosure(s):
Samuel L. Toninato, n/a: No financial or non-financial relationships to disclose
Abstract: This single subject research study examines the efficacy of role play as a treatment for adults who stutter (AWS). While role play is commonly used in therapeutic interventions to help AWS prepare for practical, real-world situations, there is little evidence supporting its use. In this study, one AWS was assessed on both fluency and self-confidence before and after role play intervention. Given the nature of the study, both objective and subjective measures were used, in order to accurately reflect the intervention’s impact on both dysfluencies and self-perceptions. This study aims to open the door for further research on this oft-used, under-studied intervention.
Summary of Presentation : This research utilized a single subject research study design. The subject was tested both before and after before role-play intervention. This pretest, intervention, post-test design was utilized in two different scenarios, both chosen by the subject. Objective and subjective measures were used to compare the subject’s performance and perceptions.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
define when role play is indicated for the treatment of adults who stutter.
articulate the basics of how to implement role play in therapy sessions with adults who stutter.
describe the potential benefits that role play offers to both fluency levels and reduction of avoidance behaviors.
