Camperdown Program

The Camperdown Program is a treatment for adults and adolescents who stutter. The aim of the Camperdown Program is to help clients learn how to control stuttering.

Note: The Camperdown Program Treatment guide is intended for use by speech pathologists. It is essential that a professionally qualified clinician trains and supervises the treatment. 

Camperdown Program Treatment Guide

Charts and scales

Camperdown Program Speaking Cycles Form (eForm / PDF)

Camperdown Program Speech Practice Plan (eForm/ PDF)

Camperdown Program training examples

Adult training examples

Adult training example 1 (audio file)
Duration 3:17

 

Adult training example 2 (audio file)
Duration 3:21

Transcript: (A Morning Walk)
Walking down the winding path, I notice the glistening ocean. Getting closer, I feel the powdery sand under my feet. It’s early morning, and the air is still refreshingly cool. The beach is empty, apart from a man who is walking his dog. I breathe deeply and enjoy the quiet.

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Adolescent training examples

Adolescent training example 1 (audio file)
Duration 2:39

 

Adolescent training example 2 (audio file)
Duration 2:28

Transcript: (The Game)
The scores were even with only minutes left ‘til half-time. Anticipation and frustration were building. With only seconds left, a fast move surprised the opposition and a goal was scored. A sea of black and white supporters roared as the siren sounded. The game paused for refreshments and entertainment. 

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Fluency technique samples (audio)

Please note that these are just examples and are not intended to be used as formal exemplars for clients to imitate.

Clients should be encouraged to find their own technique at the lower levels, a technique they use that is capable of controlling their own stuttering.

Full technique

The Beach

 

Full technique example 1 (audio file)  
Duration 1:08
 

Full technique example 2 (audio file)
Duration 1:16
 

Full technique example 3 (audio file)
Duration 0:59

Half technique

Street Scene

 

Half technique example 1 (audio file)
Duration  0:47
 

Half technique example 2 (audio file)
Duration 1:12
 

Half technique example 3 (audio file)
Duration 1:08

Quarter technique

Food Market

 

Quarter technique example 1 (audio file)
Duration  1:01
 

Quarter technique example 2 (audio file)
Duration 01:18

Minimal technique

Talking Aloud

Minimal technique example 1 (audio file)
Duration  1:02
 

Minimal technique example 2 (audio file)
Duration 00:48

For resources with available earlier versions, see the Archived Resources page.