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From: Klaas Bakker, Springfield, MO
Date: 08 Oct 2008
Time: 12:17:01 -0500
Remote Name: 146.7.150.9
Awesome suggestions from Greg. I just wanted to add to this that FAF/DAF may not work similarly in all clients. So in addition to fine-tuning the reason for wanting it in the first place (a "crutch" for tough situations and in addition to therapy, or sometimes even as a tool during therapy) there is also the need to find out what it does with one's actual client. Several freeware, or cheapware, downloadable software programs exist that can be used in assessments to determine how these manipulations work with your client in controlled settings (ask me for details if you are interested: KlaasBakker@missouristate.edu). I get frequent requests by phone about SpeechEasy and I am uncomfortable to send clients this way before checking out what the auditory feedback manipulations can do in the clinic. Even after that I would still recommend therapy (which ensures better self control) as the preferred long term solution. Hope this helps.