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Conclusion
For the most part, treating early stuttering is a relatively
straightforward process. Difficulties tend to arise, however,
when a child who is stuttering does not respond as quickly
to treatment as anticipated. Even so, it is important for the
SP to remain positive and support families through any
challenges that may arise. By doing so, many potential
complications associated with treatment may be resolved, if
not avoided. We conclude by saying that this paper does not
provide an exhaustive list of potential problems and possible
solutions to the treatment of early stuttering. Therefore,
conferring with colleagues who are experienced in working
with parents of preschoolers who stutter can be of
assistance. SPs at the Bankstown Stuttering Unit (http://
and the
ASRC are available for
consultations about apparently insoluble problems.
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Natasha Trajkovski is a speech pathologist specialised in treating
preschool children who stutter. She has completed a PhD at the
Australian Stuttering Research Centre, developing an innovative
treatment for early stuttering called the Westmead Program. Her
research has generated a number of peer-reviewed journal articles
and international conference presentations.
Ann Packman is the senior research officer at the Australian
Stuttering Research Centre. She has worked for more than 30 years
in the area of stuttering as a clinician, teacher and researcher. One
of her current interests is theories of the cause of stuttering. She is
currently the Associate Editor for Fluency for the journal Language
Speech and Hearing Services in Schools.
Cheryl Andrews has 28 years experience in specialist treatment
of stuttering in children and adults. She has a Masters degree
in speech-language pathology from the University of Northern
Colorado, Greeley. Cheryl has worked in Australia since 1979 and
specialises in the treatment of adults and children who stutter.
Her core research interests include the development of stuttering
interventions for school-age children. She is currently conducting a
doctoral program of research at the Australian Stuttering Research
Centre.
Correspondence to:
Natasha Trajkovski, PhD
Australian Stuttering Research Centre,
PO Box 170
Lidcombe, NSW 1825.
phone: +612 9351 9061
email:
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