1st Edition
by Trudy Stewart (Editor)
This comprehensive and practical resource is a second volume to the highly influential Dysfluency Resource Book (2010).
It brings together the very latest developments in the field of
stammering and dysfluency in adults and teenagers and builds upon some
of the approaches explored in the Dysfluency Resource Book. The
book draws on the expert knowledge of contributors from a wide range of
fields, such as specialist speech and language therapy, education,
psychology and youth work, with a focus on presenting practical guidance
for those working in this complex area.
This valuable resource:
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Has chapters exploring the latest clinical developments, such as
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and narrative therapy.
• Provides in-depth discussion of some established therapeutic practices, including avoidance-reduction therapy and group work.
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Offers concrete application to theory, both the social and medical
models, guiding the reader on how to integrate new evidence into
clinical practice.
• Provides a wealth of activities and photocopiable handouts that can be used in practice.
Designed
for clinicians and students working with teenagers and adults who
stammer, this flexible and practical book embeds an ethos of reflection
and adaptation. The detailed overview of therapeutic approaches allows
the reader to explore a wide range of techniques, building a strong
foundation of knowledge from which to tailor and develop their own
practice.
