Stuttering and Tourette's: A Comparative Study

Zusatztext

This book provides pilot data regarding the similarities and differences between stuttering and Tourettes syndrome, specifically the physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects and the effects the behaviors had on the clients thoughts related to their disorder. This paper is meant to serve as a preliminary review that can be used to guide future research concerning the qualities of various disorders including stuttering and Tourettes.

Autorenportrait

Mary Kate Prokopius is a first-year graduate student at the University of Akron who is studying to become a licensed speech-language pathologist. She and her advisor, Dr. Scott Palasik, hope that other professionals will delve further into determining the specifics of these and other disorders in order to better help those who suffer from them.

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