Therapy for young children who stammer is now high priority, with growing research evidence supporting early intervention. The practical Intervention for Early Childhood Stammering is a detailed, step-by-step guide intended to support general and specialist speech-language therapists in developing their confidence and skills in working with young children who stammer.

The manual is based on a strong theoretical framework, which explains the factors contributing to the onset and development of stammering and describes recent research findings regarding the nature of stammering in this age group. It provides a comprehensive guide to the assessment process and helps to identify which children are likely to recover naturally and which are at risk of developing a persistent stammering problem.

How it works
The manual provides detailed descriptions of the therapy process, along with a supporting CD and reproducible resources like assessment and therapy forms and parent handouts. The highlighted approach is a combination of therapy methods.

Indirect: It helps parents identify interaction strategies that support their child's fluency and enhance it at home – through the use of video feedback. The approach also addresses other concerns, for example, like confidence-building, dealing with sensitive children and establishing clear structures and boundaries to enhance family relationships.

Direct: For children at increased risk of persistence, the manual incorporates a direct therapy program which involves teaching the child strategies for developing fluency.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Initial Screening
Advice and Monitoring
Full Assessment
Formulation
Interaction Strategies
Family Strategies
Child Strategies
Other Strategies
Adapting Palin PCI
What Parents say about Palin PCI and Summary
Appendices
Resources
References
Index

Ages 3+.

312 pages. Includes CD and reproducible resources (assessment and therapy forms, parent handouts, etc.)