Treatment of Stuttering: Conventional and Controversial Interventions is a comprehensive textbook and clinical reference for speech pathologists in all major intervention strategies for stuttering. The book emphasizes evidence-based practice and includes critical comparisons of treatments and their valid implementation by clinicians. Case studies bring concepts to life and enhance critical thinking skills.

Preface

Acknowlegements

Contributors

How to use This Book
Introduction to the Treatment of Stuttering
Indirect Treatment of Childhood Stuttering: Diagnostic Predictors of Treatment Outcome
An Overview of Treatments for Preschool Children Who Stutter
Palin Parent Child Interaction
Stuttering Prevention and Early Intervention: A Multidimensional Approach
Lidcombe Program for Preschool Children Who Stutter
Overview of Treatments for School-Age Children Who Stutter
The Lidcombe Program with School-Age Children Who Stutter
The Fluency Rules Program
Smooth Speech and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for the Treatment of Older Children and Adolescents Who Stutter
Comprehensive Treatment for School-Age ChildrenWho Stutter: Treating the Entire Disorder
Overview of Treatments for Adults and Adolescents Who Stutter
The Camperdown Program
The Fluency Plus Program: An Integration of Fluency Shaping and Cognitive Restructuring Procedures for Adolescents and Adults Who Stutter
15. Ramig, Ellis, & Ryan (Speech Easy)
Application of the SpeechEasy to Stuttering Treatment: Introduction, Background, and Preliminary Observations
The Physiologic Basis and Pharmacologic Treatment of Stuttering
The Roles of Evidence and Other Information in Stuttering Treatment
Neuroimaging and Stuttering
Summary and Future Directions
Appendices

References

Index