Clinical Applications of a Multidimensional Approach for the Assessment and Treatment of Stuttering

Abstract

This article describes a model and a process that involves a multidimensional assessment and treatment approach to persons who stutter. Because of the complexity of stuttering, the amount of information that needs to be considered when assessing and treating stuttering can be overwhelming. In this article, a model is proposed that focuses on five components believed to be central to the maintenance of stuttering. The model includes cognitive, affective, linguistic, motor, and social (CALMS) components, which form a basis for assessment and treatment planning. Specifically, the model accounts for individual differences in