Understanding Stuttering

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Audiology & Speech Pathology
Cover of the book Understanding Stuttering by M.D., Nathan Lavid, University Press of Mississippi
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: M.D., Nathan Lavid ISBN: 9781604730432
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi Publication: December 10, 2003
Imprint: University Press of Mississippi Language: English
Author: M.D., Nathan Lavid
ISBN: 9781604730432
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Publication: December 10, 2003
Imprint: University Press of Mississippi
Language: English

Stuttering is an affliction that affects every ethnicity and every culture equally, some sixty million people worldwide. Five percent of children stutter. Typically this debilitating condition emerges when a child is between the ages of two and six. Twenty percent of these children will continue to stutter as adults.

Although it is so pervasive, there is great misunderstanding about stuttering. Socially isolating those it strikes, the disorder prevents them from the kind of candid discussions that would help them gain an understanding of it. In turn, social isolation creates misconceptions.

In Understanding Stuttering a writer who is both a practicing physician and former researcher on stuttering examines the medical roots of the problem and, hoping to bring alleviation, shares his findings.

He defines stuttering as a medical condition that is neurologically based or inherited. In clear language he explains the basics of brain anatomy and function, tells of the latest scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment of stuttering, and explains the difference in acquired stuttering and Tourette syndrome. Using examples from his practice, he details effective treatments, including speech therapy and medications.

He discusses the most promising new research and tells how the findings of this research will improve treatments and provide a possible cure.

Understanding Stuttering concludes with practical tips on how to converse with those who stutter and lists organizations that provide additional information and support.

Nathan Lavid, a former faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, is in private psychiatric practice in southern California.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Stuttering is an affliction that affects every ethnicity and every culture equally, some sixty million people worldwide. Five percent of children stutter. Typically this debilitating condition emerges when a child is between the ages of two and six. Twenty percent of these children will continue to stutter as adults.

Although it is so pervasive, there is great misunderstanding about stuttering. Socially isolating those it strikes, the disorder prevents them from the kind of candid discussions that would help them gain an understanding of it. In turn, social isolation creates misconceptions.

In Understanding Stuttering a writer who is both a practicing physician and former researcher on stuttering examines the medical roots of the problem and, hoping to bring alleviation, shares his findings.

He defines stuttering as a medical condition that is neurologically based or inherited. In clear language he explains the basics of brain anatomy and function, tells of the latest scientific advances in diagnosis and treatment of stuttering, and explains the difference in acquired stuttering and Tourette syndrome. Using examples from his practice, he details effective treatments, including speech therapy and medications.

He discusses the most promising new research and tells how the findings of this research will improve treatments and provide a possible cure.

Understanding Stuttering concludes with practical tips on how to converse with those who stutter and lists organizations that provide additional information and support.

Nathan Lavid, a former faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, is in private psychiatric practice in southern California.

More books from University Press of Mississippi

Cover of the book A Locker Room of Her Own by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Dave Sim by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book The Nominee by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Reading Lessons in Seeing by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Of Times and Race by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book I Am Because We Are by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Conversations with Paul Auster by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Delta Rainbow by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book The Jumbies' Playing Ground by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Conversations with Robert Stone by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Caribbean Visionary by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Walt before Mickey by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Intimate Partner Violence in New Orleans by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Sweet Spots by M.D., Nathan Lavid
Cover of the book Carter G. Woodson by M.D., Nathan Lavid
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy