Demands and Capacities Guide for Preschool Stuttering
This comprehensive, user-friendly guide is designed specifically for speech-language pathologists working with preschool-aged children who stutter. Grounded in the evidence-based RESTART Demands and Capacities Model (RESTART-DCM), this resource helps clinicians understand, apply, and individualize the DCM approach in everyday therapy settings.
The guide walks SLPs step-by-step through identifying and balancing the child’s communicative demands (such as linguistic complexity, emotional regulation, and environmental pressure) with their capacities (including speech-motor control, language skills, and emotional resilience). It includes practical tools such as:
DCM structure for therapy sessions and special times at home
Parent education scripts and handouts for demand reduction
Strategies for adjusting communicative environments
Emotional profile descriptions with recommendations
Handouts for monitoring progress
Whether you're new to RESTART-DCM or looking to deepen your practice, this material supports clinical decision-making and empowers families with proactive, collaborative intervention. Ideal for early intervention caseloads, private practice, or school-based settings. (54 pages)
This comprehensive, user-friendly guide is designed specifically for speech-language pathologists working with preschool-aged children who stutter. Grounded in the evidence-based RESTART Demands and Capacities Model (RESTART-DCM), this resource helps clinicians understand, apply, and individualize the DCM approach in everyday therapy settings.
The guide walks SLPs step-by-step through identifying and balancing the child’s communicative demands (such as linguistic complexity, emotional regulation, and environmental pressure) with their capacities (including speech-motor control, language skills, and emotional resilience). It includes practical tools such as:
DCM structure for therapy sessions and special times at home
Parent education scripts and handouts for demand reduction
Strategies for adjusting communicative environments
Emotional profile descriptions with recommendations
Handouts for monitoring progress
Whether you're new to RESTART-DCM or looking to deepen your practice, this material supports clinical decision-making and empowers families with proactive, collaborative intervention. Ideal for early intervention caseloads, private practice, or school-based settings. (54 pages)