208 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

208 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Speechmark

This book provides a clear overview of what stammering is, addressing the observable features, the cognitive and emotional aspects of stammering, as well as the impact that a stammer can have on a person’s life. Using a multi-factorial approach, the current research regarding the physiological, psychological, language, speech motor and environmental factors which influence stammering are... Read more

Introduction

Chapter 1: What is stammering?

Chapter 2: Why do people stammer?

Chapter 3: Stammering – evolving views

Chapter 4: The principles of working with people who stammer

Chapter 5: Psychological approaches in stammering therapy

Chapter 6: Assessment with children and young people who stammer

Chapter 7: Developing confidence and resilience in children who stammer

Chapter 8: Therapy for younger children and the role of parents            

Chapter 9: Considerations for therapy for older children and adolescents

Chapter 10: Working with education staff can support children and young people who stammer

Chapter 11: Working with adults who stammer

Chapter 12: What is cluttering

Chapter 13: Therapy delivery: Groups and online

Chapter 14: Final Thoughts

Bibliography

 

Biography

Nicola Darby and Victoria Cummings are specialist speech and language therapists at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering, working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team delivering specialist assessment and intervention for stammering and cluttering.