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Author Dalton, Peggy

Title Approaches to the Treatment of Stuttering
Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (229 pages)
Series Psychology Library Editions: Speech and Language Disorders Ser
Psychology Library Editions: Speech and Language Disorders Ser
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The Assessment of Stuttering and the Evaluation of Treatment; 3. Intervention Procedures for the Disfluent Child; 4. Therapy for Adults: an Evaluation of Current Techniquesfor Establishing Fluency; 5 . Psychological Approaches to the Treatment of Stuttering; 6. Group Therapy with Adults; 7. Maintenance of Change: Towards the Integration of Behavioural and Psychological Procedures; 8. Adjuncts to Speech Therapy; 9. Major Issues for the Therapist
Summary In the years prior to publication 'cures' for stuttering seemed to appear constantly, but many were of limited value, were poorly evaluated and gave only a temporary alleviation that was not transferred to daily life. More responsible clinicians produced publications expounding one particular approach to therapy but less was available giving a balanced overview which was of practical help to therapists. Originally published in 1983, this book aimed to provide such an overview, with a focus on practical intervention rather than on theory. The need for careful assessment is particularly stressed and also the need for flexibility in the choice of treatment for any one client. Changes in fluency are looked at in relation to the effects they might have on the person's life as a whole and factors involved in the maintenance of this change are discussed. In addition, adjuncts to speech therapy, such as drugs, hypnosis and various forms of masking are evaluated. Issues of the training of therapists are raised and suggestions made as to the nature of the therapeutic relationship when working with people who stutter
Notes Includes index
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Subject Speech therapy.
Stuttering -- Treatment
Stuttering.
Speech Therapy
Stuttering
behavioural.
disfluent.
fluency.
group therapy.
hypnosis.
integration.
practical intervention.
psychological.
speech therapy.
therapeutic relationship.
therapist.
Speech therapy
Stuttering
Stuttering -- Treatment
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780429755057
0429755058
9780429755040
042975504X
9780429755033
0429755031
9780429424458
0429424450