Not Demonstrated
0 pts
Emerging
1 pts
Progressing
2 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 pts
Demonstrates adequate knowledge about the components involved in talking, communicating, and stuttering, including: lower diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing), relaxation, visual imagery, and the body parts used for speech production. Discriminates between fluent and dysfluent speech, and is able to recognize and describe secondary characteristics.
Demonstrates an adequate reduction in negative emotions about stuttering such as fear and embarrassment, demonstrates knowledge and provides examples of the different ways of stuttering, talks about feelings, and successfully progresses through the hierarchies of difficult speaking situations.
Demonstrates adequate use of eye contact, wait time, pausing during speech, and turn-taking skills during conversations.
Demonstrates adequate use of Fluency Shaping strategies such as Light Articulatory Contacts, Easier Onset, and Continuous Phonation during conversations.
Demonstrates adequate use of Stuttering Modification Strategies such as Cancellations, Pull-Outs, and Fake Stutters during conversations.