maintenance

In stuttering usually refers to the continuation of improvement as related to the effectiveness of treatment. Procedures for keeping a desired learned behavior at high level frequency. e.g., procedures for preventing relapse.

Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)

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