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Theoretical Issues in Stuttering provides a comprehensive exposition on the contribution of theory to understanding and managing stuttering. It covers an impressive range of topics including a description of both past and current theories of stuttering, placing each within the relevant historical context; as well as evaluating the explanatory power of such models, and the evidence put forward to support them. In addition the authors also provide a detailed exploration of the implications of these models for the practitioner. Although there is now a large body of research into the nature and treatment of stuttering, little is understood about its underlying mechanisms. As a result until now there has been no comprehensive review of the numerous theories and models that have been proposed to explain stuttering. Theoretical Issues in Stuttering aims to redress the balance, and to act as an invaluable resource for speech-language pathologists, lecturers and advanced students of speech and language pathology. The authors have over thirty years experience as practitioners, teachers and researchers in the area of speech-language pathology, and particularly within the field of stuttering.

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9781841693033

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The authors convey a deep understanding of epistemology and of the disorder of stuttering. The combination of these factors makes this a unique text. Its contribution to the discipline will be extensive. - Mark Onslow, Australian Stuttering Research Centre

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Ann Packman is Senior Research Officer at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, at The University of Sydney. She has worked in the area of stuttering for over 30 years, as a clinician, an educator and a researcher. Joseph S. Attanasio is a Professor of speech-language pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Montclair State University. His published works include articles in the Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders and the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.

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