Stuttering: Foundations and Clinical Applications, Third Edition

Product Description
NOTE: This book comes with supplementary content on a PluralPlus companion website. If you purchase or rent a used copy of the printed book, the code to access the website printed inside the book may have been previously redeemed/used or be incorrect and you will not be able to use it. To guarantee access to the website, it is recommended you purchase a new copy of this book.
Stuttering: Foundations and Clinical Applications, Third Edition presents a comprehensive overview of the science and treatment of stuttering in a single text. The book offers a unique level of coverage of the stuttering population, the disorder’s features, and the therapies offered for different ages. Written for both undergraduate and graduate level audiences, the authors guide students to critically appraise different viewpoints about the nature of stuttering, understand the disorder’s complexities, and learn about the major clinical approaches and therapies appropriate for different age groups.
This evidence-based textbook is divided into three distinct sections. Part I, Nature of Stuttering, offers descriptive information about stuttering, including its demographics and developmental pathways. Part II explores the various explanations of stuttering, giving students an understanding of why people stutter. Part III focuses on clinical management, delving into the assessment of both adults and children, as well as various age-appropriate intervention approaches. In the final chapter, the authors explore other fluency disorders, as well as cultural and bilingual issues.
New to the Third Edition
Significantly updated scientific information and references
Content has been edited, shortened, and simplified to be more concise and reader-friendly
A PluralPlus companion website with:
Instructor resources, including:
PowerPoints with over 270 lecture slides,
A test bank with 400 exam questions with an answer key,
Audio and printed practice materials for analyzing and measuring stuttering and normal disfluencies.
Student materials, including:
Video samples of stuttering clients: several in different languages
Therapy demonstrations
Clinical forms
Eight additional case studies contributed by several experts in the field
Links to various recommended websites