The Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Stuttering Frequency, Speaking Confidence, and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter via Telepractice

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a behavioral therapy program that reduces the influence of negative thoughts and feelings and guides values-based actions. Few research studies have investigated ACT in treating fluency disorders. This investigation aimed to explore the effects of ACT on the stuttering frequency, speaking confidence, and quality oflife (QOL) in adults who stutter.