Which tool is commonly used to assess stuttering severity?

The Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI) is widely recognized as the standard tool for assessing the severity of stuttering. It provides a structured approach to evaluate various aspects of stuttering, including the frequency of stuttered speech, duration of pauses, and the physical concomitants associated with stuttering. The SSI gives clinicians a standardized way to quantify stuttering severity, which is crucial for developing treatment plans and tracking progress over time.

The other tools mentioned, such as the Language Assessment Scale, Speech Intelligibility Measure, and Pronunciation Assessment Tool, serve different purposes. The Language Assessment Scale focuses on evaluating language skills rather than stuttering, while the Speech Intelligibility Measure assesses how well a person’s speech can be understood, and the Pronunciation Assessment Tool evaluates the correct articulation of sounds. These assessments do not specifically target stuttering severity, making the Stuttering Severity Instrument the most appropriate choice for such evaluations.