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Book Synopsis"More than Fluency: The Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Dimensions of Stuttering'' provides a thoughtful and contemporary framework for speech-language pathologists and others working with people who stutter. The text focuses on the social, emotional, and cognitive realms of stuttering and offers new insights and applications based on research in the field. It guides the reader through theoretical discussions about the social experiences, emotional complications, and cognitive interpretations that often influence the person who stutters. The text also offers practical application-based strategies for intervention by prominent theorists, researchers, and practitioners in the field of fluency and stuttering. In line with the current multifactorial view of stuttering, ''More than Fluency'' emphasizes the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of stuttering, drawing important connections between them. The authors present a variety of therapeutic interventions and techniques along with practical guidelines that have been designed to alleviate distress in those who stutter. Although these interventions differ in approach, each offers their own roadmap to support and empower people who stutter. The idea for this book grew out of the insights gained from listening to both clients and graduate students. Clients wanted to talk about their life experiences as a person who stutters. Graduate students often described their worry and uncertainty when dealing with the emotional and social issues of their clients who stutter. Similarly, many practicing speech-language pathologists also have concerns about treating people who stutter especially regarding the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of the disorder, areas not typically taught in traditional coursework. ''More than Fluency'' was developed for practicing speech-language pathologists and other professionals who evaluate and treat people who stutter. It is also intended to be an academic textbook used in graduate courses on fluency and stuttering. This text provides a collection of well-thought-out programs and approaches that help treat the whole person, not just their stuttering. The authors believe that this is best practice because successfully treating a person who stutters encompasses treating ''more than fluency''.
Table of ContentsForeword by John A. Tetnowski, PhD. Acknowledgments. Contributors. Reviewers. Chapter 1. Introduction: The Importance of the Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Dimensions of Stuttering, Barbara J. Amster and Evelyn R. Klein. Chapter 2. How the Brain influences the Cognitive, Emotional, and Motor Aspects of Stuttering, Jennifer Kleinow. Chapter 3. The Importance of Self-Efficacy for Individuals Who Stutter, Michael P. Boyle. Chapter 4. A Perspective on Stuttering in the Social Context, James M. Mancinelli. Chapter 5. The Impact of Perfectionism on Stuttering, Barbara J. Amster and Evelyn R. Klein. Chapter 6. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for People Who Stutter, Evelyn R. Klein and Barbara J. Amster. Chapter 7. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Stuttering Disorders, Janet M. Beilby and J. Scott Yaruss. Chapter 8. Experiential Therapy for Adults Who Stutter: Principles and Methods, C. Woodruff Starkweather and Janet Givens. Chapter 9. Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS (R)), Vivian Sisskin. Chapter 10. Peer-Support for People Who Stutter: History, Benefits, and Accessibility, Mitchell Trichon and Erik X. Raj. Chapter 11. Community-Centered Assessment and Treatment: Targeting the Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Aspects of Stuttering in Children, Craig Coleman. Chapter 12. Final Thoughts, Barbara J. Amster and Evelyn R. Klein. Index.
