This book serves as a guide, covering stuttering from its development and treatment to relapse and recovery. In addition to discussing types and prevalence, it also explores various treatment techniques for children. The chapters address the emotional aspects of stuttering and integrate elements from speech therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, education, and occupational therapy, ensuring holistic care and understanding for both patients and caregivers. The book is supplemented with case studies of individuals who have overcome their stuttering.
This book is relevant to occupational therapists, professionals, and students alike, offering insights and strategies for understanding, managing, and overcoming stuttering.
Chapter 1: First Words - Nurturing Communication with Care.
Chapter 2:
Demystifying Fluent Speech.
Chapter 3: Insights to Stuttering.
Chapter 4:
Understanding Stuttering in School.
Chapter 5: Understanding Stuttering at
Home.
Chapter 6: Management of Stuttering in School and Home.
Chapter 7:
Role of AI in the Management of Stuttering.
Chapter 8: Relapse of
Stuttering.
Chapter 9: Inspiring Stories on People with Stuttering.
Chapter
10: Closing Reflections and Future Directions.- Bibliography.
Dr. Ramandeep Kaur is an associate professor in the department of speech and hearing at Father Muller Charitable Institution, Karnataka, India; and Director at Speranza, a rehabilitation center dedicated to training children with speech and language disorders in various skills, including speech, education, cognition, behavior, and occupation. She has published several articles in national and international journals.
