Topic > Stuttering - 2585

During the course of this research, stuttering will be examined in great detail (which has been operationally defined as any hesitation, stopping, repetition or prolongation of the rhythmic flow of vocal behavior (Azrin; Flanagan; Goldiamond; 2006) Stuttering has often been considered an emotional block; it can, however, be considered a unit of verbal behavior, i.e. interruptions, pauses, repetitions and other non-fluencies can be considered operant responses, having in common with other operants the characteristic of be controllable by the resulting consequences (Azrin; Flanagan; Goldiamond; 2006). ways to implement strategies and treatments to help them be more successful in school and in social life. Since stuttering begins at an early age, it is very important that educators and parents implement strategies to help the stutterer feel comfortable with stuttering. academic and social environment. Without the involvement of parents and teachers there will be a lack of commitment on the part of the stutterer. Stuttering has been around since the beginning of time, just to let you know how long it has been around you might refer to the Bible Moses stammered, “why Me?” Moses asks God when he is told that he has been chosen to lead his people out of slavery. “I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” The question angers God: "Who made the mouth of man? or who made... the middle of paper... gy" (Scott, 2009). Research has shown ways to change attitudes about stuttering, especially in children. There are videos you can show or have live presentations from someone who stutters. Research shows that attitudes are significantly improved, at least temporarily (Flynn; St. Louis, 2011), but live presentations play a larger role because of the sympathy they have for the stutterer. Conclusion While in class use emotion stickers and give them to children who stutter, whenever a child stutters give them a sticker after asking them what kind of emotion they felt emotional factor and also help them treat it. For example, if a child tends to stutter when angry or nervous, as an educator or parent you could use this to your advantage and try to keep him or her out of that emotional phase. a longer period of time.