Stuttering is not just a speech difficulty—it is a complex experience involving emotions, thoughts, and social interactions. For those who experience it, speaking can become a source of anxiety, while for parents, educators, and therapists, providing the right support can be a challenge.

The volumes Verbal Fluency and Stuttering in Adolescence offer innovative and practical tools to address fluency disorders at two crucial stages of development: school age and adolescence. These resources help children and teenagers approach communication with greater ease, acceptance, and self-confidence.

Verbal Fluency

Activities for the treatment of stuttering in school-age children

This volume presents an integrated therapeutic approach, helping children develop smoother communication by overcoming the anxiety and challenges associated with stuttering.

Combining theory and practice, the book guides speech therapists, educators, and parents through a path of awareness, directly involving the family in the treatment process.

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The characteristics of the volume

1. Based on a therapeutic approach covering five areas of intervention:

• Education on stuttering and fluency
• Fluency shaping with practical exercises
• Communication as a positive and stress-free experience
• Stuttering modification to reduce associated anxiety

2. Provides practical tools for family involvement (e.g. child’s workbook);
3. Includes exercises, graphic materials, and support strategies;
4. Enriched with real-life experiences and examples for practical application.

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Stuttering in adolescence

Comics for effective interventions

Adolescence is a time of great change, where stuttering can impact social relationships and self-esteem. This innovative programme addresses stuttering with a youth-friendly approach, using comic storytelling alongside a dedicated adult guide.

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The characteristics of the volume

1. Structured in two parts:

• Adult guide – featuring scientific and practical insights based on the MIDA approach (multidimensionality of the disorder, individual and group therapy, arts-based activities);
• Full-colour comic – following Zack, a teenager who faces his stuttering with courage.

2. Provides a framework for understanding stuttering within the social and psychological context of adolescence;
3. Engaging and accessible language for young people, parents, teachers, and therapists;
4. A practical support tool to encourage personal growth and self-acceptance;

THE AUTHOR

Beatrice Pontalti, a specialized support teacher with thirty years of experience, conducts training and refresher courses for teachers and assistant educators.