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Benefits
- Alteration of auditory feedback
results in 50-95% stuttering reduction in 80-90% of the stuttering
population who try it.
- Use of altered auditory
feedback reduces stuttering regardless of rate of speech; implying
that people who stutter need not be asked to reduce their rate
of speech to achieve fluency.
- The fluency effects of altered
auditory feedback are more robust and satisfactory (about 50-95%)
than masking noise (about 40-50%).
- Use of altered auditory
feedback has been shown to be effective when speaking in front
of an audience.
- Use of altered auditory
feedback has been shown to be effective when speaking on the telephone.
- No differences in the effectiveness
of altered auditory feedback when used either in the right or
the left ear.
- Binaural use of altered
auditory feedback in both ears provides the most effective fluency
enhancement, however early results have shown that monaural use
is robust enough not to warrant binaural use.
- Results indicate that fluency
effects are generalized to a variety of speaking situations (speaking
on the phone, giving lectures, ordering at a restaurant, social
conversation, and many more).
- The personal experience
of patients who have tried the device during the trial phase report
that the signal is clear and not distracting in most environments.
Treatment Approaches
Fluency devices are custom
made for each client, and the amount of fluency generated by the
use of the product will likely differ from person to person. The
fluency device will provide noticeable and sometimes immediate results,
regardless of other treatment methods being utilized.
- Fluency devices can be used
either in combination with traditional therapy approaches or by
themselves.
- Use results in automatic,
natural sounding fluent speech for those who respond favorably
to the effects of altered auditory feedback.
- Use of continuous phonation,
minimal prolongation, and other approaches may enhance the effectiveness
of the device.
- The amount of additional
therapy needed to establish fluent speech will vary among individuals.
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How & Why it Works
