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ERIC Number: EJ805049
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Aug
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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The Depiction of Stuttering in Contemporary Juvenile Fiction: Implications for Clinical Practice
Logan, Kenneth J.; Mullins, Melody Saunders; Jones, Kelly M.
Psychology in the Schools, v45 n7 p609-626 Aug 2008
We reviewed 29 contemporary juvenile fiction books featuring characters who stutter to assess the presentation of stuttering-related content. Although plots varied widely, most characters displayed attributes or accomplishments that offset their communication impairment. Many characters improved social and/or communicative functioning during the stories, though rarely in conjunction with professionally administered intervention. Most books depicted listener responses to stuttering, including impatience, teasing, ridicule, and bullying. Some books contained incorrect or distorted information, which could convey the mistaken impression that stuttering is simply a symptom of emotional distress. Nonetheless, most portrayals of stuttering seemed sufficient for the books to be considered for use as an instructional tool in certain education and intervention activities. Potential applications of the books in these contexts are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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