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The Therapist Handbook

Title page, Dedication, Acknowledgments, About author, Table of Contents, Preface

Introduction

Purpose of Speak Freely

Stuttering Modification and Fluency-Enhancing Strategies

One Component of Stuttering Therapy

A Possible Approach

Description of the School-Age Therapy Process

Using Speak Freely

Stuttering Modification Strategies

Catching the Stutter

Relaxing the Stutter

Slide

Easy Stuttering

Cancellation

Fluency-Enhancing Strategies

Relaxed Breath

Slow Stretched Speech

Smooth Movement

Easy Voice

Light Contact

Stretched Speech

Linked Relaxation Rhythm

Extra Intonation

Nearly Natural Speech

Natural Speech

Final Thoughts

Appendices

Appendix A: Additional Resources

Appendix B: Instructional DVD Videos

Appendix C: Audio CD Tracks

References