_A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK FOR THE TREATMENT OF STUTTERING_ Enlisting the expertise of leading clinicians, researchers, and theorists, the editors have here compiled a complete reference for the current clinical strategies for treating stuttering and fluency disorders in both children and adults. The third edition of _Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency_ retains the comprehensive scope of previous editions and provides thorough guidance for the early assessment, diagnosis, and the treatments and adjunctive therapies available for each disorder. FEATURES: * Broad overview of the current knowledge regarding the influence of language and phonology on stuttering, and the implications these factors have for assessment and treatment * In-depth coverage of cluttering by the country's leading experts * Expanded, up-to-date discussion of the assessment and treatment of stuttering in bilingual populations * New sections addressing pharmaceutical approaches to stuttering, including the efficacy of such treatments as well as possible side effects * Theoretical and practical approaches to counseling children who stutter and their families * Chapters on adjunctive treatments such as self-help and mutual aid groups Ideal for students in graduate programs and clinical practicum, this handbook will also serve as an invaluable reference for practitioners in the clinical setting.