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.
For resources with available earlier versions, see the Archived Resources page.
Camperdown Program Treatment Guide
Camperdown Program Treatment Guide (May 2018)
The procedures and contents of the Camperdown Program Guide are currently under revision. A new version, with significant changes, will be available in 2024. Please continue to use the current version until these changes have been made.
Charts and scales
Camperdown Program Daily Measurement Chart (September 2020)
eForm / PDF
Camperdown Program Fluency Cycles Chart (July 2020)
eForm / PDF
Camperdown Program Situations Measurement Chart (September 2020)
eForm / PDF
Stuttering Severity and Fluency Technique Scales
PDF
Camperdown Program training models (video)
Adult training models
Camperdown Program Training Model Female A (Duration 4:43 - video opens in new tab)
Camperdown Program Training Model Female B (Duration 3:34 - video opens in new tab)
Camperdown Program Training Model Male A (Duration 3:47 - video opens in new tab)
Camperdown Program Training Model Male B (Duration 3:38 - video opens in new tab)
Transcript: (Anacondas)
The largest snake in the world is the anaconda. Anacondas belong to the boa constrictor family and are found in the Amazon Jungle. They usually live near rivers or lakes as they like to lie in muddy waters. They are not aggressive and will usually disappear into the water when confronted.
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Adolescent training models
Camperdown Program Female Adolescent Model (Duration 2:31 - video opens in new tab)
Camperdown Program Male Adolescent Model (Duration 2:20 - video opens in new tab)
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
Minimum technique
Listen to the Minimum Sample 1 audio file
Duration 0:41
Listen to the Minimum Sample 2 audio file
Duration 0:22
Listen to the Minimum Sample 3 audio file
Duration 0:47
Listen to the Minimum Sample 4 audio file
Duration 0:26
Listen to the Minimum Sample 5 audio file
Duration 0:48
Moderate technique
Listen to the Moderate Sample 1 audio file
Duration 0:49
Listen to the Moderate Sample 2 audio file
Duration 0:28
Listen to the Moderate Sample 3 audio file
Duration 0:33
Listen to the Moderate Sample 4 audio file
Duration 1:50
Listen to the Moderate Sample 5 audio file
Duration 0:35
Listen to the Moderate Sample 6 audio file
Duration 0:42
Maximum technique
Listen to the Maximum Sample 1 audio file
Duration 0:54
Listen to the Maximum Sample 2 audio file
Duration 01:01
Listen to the Maximum Sample 3 audio file
Duration 0:34
Listen to the Maximum Sample 4 audio file
Duration 0:34
Listen to the Maximum Sample 5 audio file
Duration 0:34
Listen to the Maximum Sample 6 audio file
Duration 0:37
Listen to the Maximum Sample 7 audio file
Duration 0:34