Explain what you think makes these times harder for you. Let's discuss your emotional reactions in more detail. Describe what you are typically thinking before you stutter. Describe the effects, if any, your speech has on your social life and your personal relationships. This section explores the client's perception of how severe they believe their problem is to them.
Severity is a relative term and encompasses many areas of speech and communication.
The clinician can use a five-point severity scale to help the client put the questions into context. Rating of 1 indicates a very mild problem and a 5 indicates a very severe problem. Using the same five-point scale, rate the severity of your problem in terms of the actual speaking difficulty you experience. Using the same five-point scale, rate the severity of your problem in terms of the emotional arousal and reactions you experience. The clinician explores with the client the nature and philosophy of any previous treatment.