Nature and Treatment of Stammering

First published in 1931, this title looks at the theories and causes of stammering as they were understood at the time. It looks at the various treatments available, exposing those 'quack' remedies that are unlikely to work and may make things worse. Then goes on to describe new treatments with proven successful outcomes.

List of contents

1. Introductory 2. Theories 3. Causation - I 4. Causation - II 5. Causation - III 6. Symptoms 7. Environment 8. The Stammerer's Point of View 9. Treatment - I 10. Treatment - II 11. Treatment - III 12. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

About the author

E. J. (Edward James) Boome (1883-1954) was a pioneer in the study of speech defects and was largely responsible for the development and teaching of speech therapy in the London County Council service, becoming consultant to the council in this area. He was a founder member of the College of Speech Therapists.
M. A. Richardson. At time of publication was Senior Assistant for London County Council Remedial Courses for Stammering Children.

Summary

First published in 1931, this title looks at the theories and causes of stammering as they were understood at the time. It looks at the various treatments available, exposing those ‘quack’ remedies that are unlikely to work and may make things worse. Then goes on to describe new treatments with proven successful outcomes.

Product details

• Authors: E. J. Boome, E. J. Richardson Boome, M. A. Richardson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032934310
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3293431-0
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Psychology Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, MEDICAL / Audiology & Speech Pathology, PSYCHOLOGY / History, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Language acquisition, Speech & language disorders & therapy