Using Delayed Auditory Feedback in the Treatment of Stuttering: Evidence to Consider

John Van Borsel and Monica Medeiros de Britto Pereira

Starting from a literature review, the present seminar discusses and illustrates factors to take into account when considering the use of delayed audtiory feedback (DAF) in an individual client. Three types of factors are distinguished: factors inherent to the client, factors outside the client, and possible side-effects. The review shows that most likely multiple factors play a role, but with the currently available data it is very hard to predict whether an individual will or will not benefit from the use of DAF. Overall, the evidence for the influence of the different factors is still meager.