Theoretical Issues in Stuttering

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.