Understanding and Managing Fluency Disorders: From Theory to Practice

This book provides an overview of fluency disorders, including cluttering and acquired neurogenic stuttering, with illustrative examples in English and Indian languages. It offers a comprehensive overview of theoretical and clinical aspects of stuttering, cluttering, and fluency disorders, with case vignettes, activity examples, and an ICF perspective. It is a valuable resource for students, clinicians, and trainees working in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Understanding and Managing Fluency Disorders is a comprehensive and accessible book that provides an in-depth exploration of fluency disorders. Written by a team of speech-language pathology researchers and practitioners in India, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the concepts of fluency and disfluency, with illustrative examples in both English and Indian languages.

The book begins by providing an overview of current research and evidence-based practices in the field of fluency disorders. It delves into the clinical aspects of each fluency disorder, outlining assessment protocols and intervention methods. Maruthy and Kelkar, the authors, address key concepts related to different fluency disorders, such as cluttering and acquired neurogenic stuttering.

One of the standout features of the book is the chapter dedicated to typical disfluency, which is of immense value to beginning clinicians who aim to enhance the specificity and accuracy of their assessments. The chapter offers practical insights and strategies for identifying and treating typical disfluency, which is a common occurrence in everyday speech.

In addition to the theoretical and clinical aspects, the book includes case vignettes, activity examples, and easy-to-follow steps for implementing intervention approaches. The inclusion of an ICF perspective further enhances the practicality of the guide, making it a valuable resource for practitioners working with fluency disorders.

Understanding and Managing Fluency Disorders is a valuable resource for students of fluency disorders and speech and language therapy. It offers a comprehensive theoretical and clinical foundation that will equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assess and intervene with individuals who experience fluency disorders. The book's accessible format and practical insights make it an essential tool for clinicians and trainees alike.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 156 x 236 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032435121