Clinical Cases in Dysfluency (Clinical Cases in Speech and Language Disorders) 1st Edition
by Kurt Eggers (Editor), Margaret Leahy (Editor)
Clinical Cases in Dysfluency
is an imperative work that introduces dysfluency in clinical and
cultural contexts while encouraging reflection on clinical
decision-making involving the assessment and management of clients. With
inputs from eminent clinical researchers across the world, this text
brings together diverse voices and expertise to provide readers with
innovative ideas for their own practice.
The book
assists in refining clinical problem solving and valuing exchanges
between clients and clinicians. Featuring real-life case studies
covering stuttering and cluttering in children and adults, it showcases
the importance of evidence-based practice and practitioner reflection,
demonstrating a range of approaches to address problems experienced with
dysfluency, and their management. The authors go on to discuss issues
of stereotyping, resilience, and therapeutic commonalities in general,
and in multicultural contexts, whilst also introducing the discipline of
Dysfluency Studies,
where stuttering is considered positively in its complexity and not as a
disorder. These concepts are effectively further illustrated through
accompanying online resources including videos, and weblinks.
This
is an indispensable resource for students and clinicians in the domains
of Fluency, Speech and Language Pathology and Communication Disorders,
and will be valuable reading to anyone interested in communication
disorders, dysfluencies, and application of theory to practice in these
disciplines.
