Self-perceived communication competence of adults who stutter following Communication-Centered Treatment (CCT)

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess self-perceived communication competence of adults who stutter following a unique treatment program – Communication-Centered Treatment (CCT) – that focuses on communication competence as one of four clinical goals of the Blank Center CARE Model ™ (Communication, Advocacy, Resiliency, Education). Method Thirty-three adults who stutter completed the Self-Perceived Communication Competence scale (McCroskey & McCroskey, 1988) before and after their CCT program. Results Findings: indicate significant gains in self-perceived communication competence post- treatment across four speaking contexts (public presentation, large meeting, small group interaction, dyadic interaction) and three audience types (strangers, acquaintances, friends). Pre- treatment stuttering frequency did not predict post-treatment gains in communication competence. Conclusions Adults who stutter consider themselves stronger communicators following a treatment designed to increase communication competence. [ ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05908123 ; https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT05908123 ]