Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency. Группа авторов

Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency - Группа авторов

Enlisting the expertise of leading clinicians, researchers, and theorists, the editors have here compiled a complete reference for the current clinical strategies for treating stuttering and fluency disorders in both children and adults. The third edition of <i>Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency</i> retains the comprehensive scope of previous editions and provides thorough guidance for the early assessment, diagnosis, and the treatments and adjunctive therapies available for each disorder. <b>Features:</b><li>Broad overview of the current knowledge regarding the influence of language and phonology on stuttering, and the implications these factors have for assessment and treatment</li><li>In-depth coverage of cluttering by the countrys leading experts</li><li>Expanded, up-to-date discussion of the assessment and treatment of stuttering in bilingual populations</li> <li>New sections addressing pharmaceutical approaches to stuttering, including the efficacy of such treatments as well as possible side effects</li><li>Theoretical and practical approaches to counseling children who stutter and their families</li><li>Chapters on adjunctive treatments such as self-help and mutual aid groups</li>Ideal for students in graduate programs and clinical practicum, this handbook will also serve as an invaluable reference for practitioners in the clinical setting.