Stuttering:
Foundations and Clinical Applications, Third Edition by Ehud Yairi and Carol
H. Seery
Overview: This evidence-based textbook offers a comprehensive exploration
of stuttering, covering the science behind the disorder, treatment approaches,
and the experiences of those who stutter. Published in 2021, it serves as a
valuable resource for both students and clinicians.
Key Themes:
Stuttering characteristics, demographics, and developmental pathways
Theories explaining the causes of stuttering
Assessment methods for stuttering in children and adults
Clinical interventions for stuttering across different age groups
Fluency disorders and cultural considerations in stuttering
Features:
Integrates the latest scientific research on stuttering
Provides a balanced view of different theoretical perspectives
Offers practical guidance for clinicians working with people who
stutter
Includes case studies and real-world examples
Target Audience:
Speech-language pathologists
Graduate and undergraduate students in speech-language pathology
programs
Researchers interested in stuttering
Parents and caregivers of children who stutter
Strengths:
Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of stuttering
User-friendly structure with clear explanations and practical
applications
Addresses the complexities of stuttering across the lifespan
Chapter Headlines (Examples):
Part I: Nature of Stuttering
Introduction and Definitions
Characteristics of Stuttering
Epidemiology and Demographics of Stuttering
Part II: Explanations of Stuttering
Neurophysiological Theories
Psycholinguistic Theories
Genetic and Environmental Factors
Part III: Clinical Management
Assessment of Stuttering in Children
Assessment of Stuttering in Adults
Stuttering Treatment Approaches for Children
Stuttering Treatment Approaches for Adults
Part IV: Other Fluency Disorders and Cultural Considerations
Closing Paragraph:
Stuttering: Foundations and Clinical Applications, Third Edition, provides
a rich resource for understanding and addressing stuttering. By offering a
comprehensive view of the disorder, it equips clinicians with the knowledge
and skills to effectively support those who stutter and empowers others to
learn more about this complex communication challenge. |