ECHO : a vocal language program for easing anxiety in conversation /
Cesar E. Ruiz, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Evelyn R. Klein, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASHA Fellow, Louis R. Chesney, BSc.
- xxviii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction Module 1. Vocal control: Gaining control of your voice for speech initiation Module 2. Building social pragmatic communication for children and teens who experience anxiety in speaking situations Module 3. Role-play simulations for conversation
"ECHO: A Vocal Language Program for Easing Anxiety in Conversation for clinicians supporting individuals who may experience social anxiety related to speaking in specific situations, or with certain individuals. Anxiety has a negative impact on working memory, which can make it difficult for individuals to communicate with ease. With reduced experiences talking to a variety of people in various situations, speaking often becomes more challenging"--