THE STENDORO ROCCA TECHNIQUE FOR THE TREATMENT OF STUTTERING

Since 1989 a team of specialists has been responsible for the treatment and cure of stuttering. This method is structured in 17 two hour sessions, twice weekly, in similar groups, a maximum of six individuals, coordinated by health workers who are specialists in the cure of Stuttering.

Our recent case studies and research evidence the participation of subjects of both sexes, from 8 to 80 years of age. It is significant to mention the success achieved with Down Syndrome patients as well as others with slight mental deficiency.

The therapy, described amply in two volumes by Renzo Rocca and Giorgio Stendoro, published by Armando Editore: La balbuzie. Una tecnica per sconfiggerla (Roma 2008) and Vincere la balbuzie (Roma 2002, four printings), is based essentially on controlling a laryngospasm with specific breathing exercises and the support of Counselors monitoring the emotional and relational progress experienced during the sessions of group therapy.

TREATMENT

• FIRST VISIT

  : diagnostic evaluation and eventual arrangements for therapy

• TREATMENT

  : 17 two hour sessions, twice weekly to gain knowledge and application of the method, the reinforcement and perfection of the technique in group therapy (maximum of 6 individuals) supported by health workers and counselors, specialized in Stuttering Therapy

• INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CHECKUPS

  : follow up at prearranged intervals to checkup and monitor the newly acquired fluency