About getting started Lastly, let's consider the units of study I have organized for you in the Competency Check document. Our first unit will concentrate upon diagnosis, case history, and prognosis of stuttering. Also, take a look at Johnson's classic categories and Wingate's definition of stuttering. But don't get caught up in WHY the person stutters. That's a different issue.
Many authors mix their opinions about the cause of stuttering with their description of stuttering.
We will practice describing stuttering in class by watching video tapes of clients who stutter. You will be counting, timing and scoring these individuals. But by the end of this unit, you will be able to diagnose the client's problem objectively. We will spend as long as needed until you feel comfortable with this diagnostic process. When we finish the unit, you should have many materials in your notebook.