Handbook on Stuttering

The seventh edition of A Handbook on Stuttering is an authoritative resource for researchers and clinicians working in fluency and stuttering, covering 1,000 articles since 2008 and integrating traditional and evolving views of the disorder. It provides evidence-based information and practical insights into assessment and treatment, with new chapters on lifespan development, myths and misconceptions, brain-based research, genetics, and treatment findings.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 575 pages
\n Publication date: 16 July 2021
\n Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc
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The revised edition of A Handbook on Stuttering, a renowned and authoritative resource for researchers and clinicians working in the field of fluency and stuttering, has been released in its seventh edition. This exceptional book not only encompasses a comprehensive update of the text, but also includes a vast collection of approximately 1,000 articles related to stuttering research and practice that have been published since 2008. This extensive coverage seamlessly integrates the traditional body of research with evolving perspectives on stuttering as a multi-factorial, dynamic disorder.

Comprehensive, clear, and accurate, this text offers evidence-based, practical information essential for understanding stuttering. By delving into the intricate details of the disorder, A Handbook on Stuttering establishes a solid foundation for considering assessment and treatment.

New to the Seventh Edition:

A completely reorganized table of contents, featuring two new chapters.

The deletion of approximately 1,000 non-peer-reviewed references from the previous edition to ensure the discussion of the highest quality evidence on stuttering.

New content on the development of stuttering across the lifespan and assessment.

Given the Handbook's historic role as a primary reference for allied professionals, a new chapter addressing myths and misconceptions about stuttering.

Expanded coverage on the role of temperament in childhood stuttering.

Expanded coverage of brain-based research, genetics, and treatment findings.

A thoroughly updated chapter on conditions under which stuttering fluctuates.

Brief tutorial overviews of critical concepts in genetics, neuroimaging, language analysis, and other relevant constructs to enhance the reader's appreciation of research findings.

A greater selection of conceptual illustrations of basic concepts in genetics, neuroimaging, language analysis, and other relevant constructs.

In summary, the revised edition of A Handbook on Stuttering remains an indispensable resource for researchers, clinicians, and allied professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in the field of fluency and stuttering. With its extensive coverage, evidence-based approach, and comprehensive insights, this book continues to be a cornerstone for understanding and addressing this complex disorder.

\n Weight: 1632g\n
Dimension: 224 x 288 x 37 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781635503173\n
Edition number: 7 New edition\n