TY - BOOK AU - Ruiz,Cesar E. AU - Klein,Evelyn R. AU - Chesney,Louis R. TI - ECHO: a vocal language program for easing anxiety in conversation SN - 9781635503302 U1 - 616.855 06 RUI 23 PY - 2022/// CY - San Diego, CA PB - Plural Publishing, Inc. KW - Speech Disorders KW - therapy KW - Speech Therapy KW - methods KW - Child KW - Adolescent KW - Anxiety KW - Phobia, Social N1 - 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -