The Science and Practice of Stuttering Treatment: A Symposium (Electronic book text)

"The Science and Practice of Stuttering Treatment: A Symposium" is a comprehensive resource for practitioners and researchers that spans the scientific basis and clinical management of stutters in people of all ages, from preschoolers to adults.Written by an international team of clinical and research leaders in the field of speech and language pathology, as well as scientists from the fields of epidemiology and neurology, the book offers a truly comprehensive coverage of contemporary stuttering management.Each chapter provides information on the 'Theoretical Basis of the Treatment', 'Outline of the Treatment', 'Scientific Evidence for the Treatment', 'Advantages and Disadvantages of the Treatment', 'Planned Future Empirical Development', and conclude with an in-depth critical review.This book is a must-have resource for speech and language pathologists, researchers and educators worldwide.FEATURESOffers a rigorous critical review of each treatmentWritten by leading international experts in the fieldCompletely up to date with the latest clinical and scientific research