Experimental Analysis of Speaking and Stuttering Rate in a Child Who Stutters

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 267-289

  Wood, Mary Jane Sorci ^a   Ryan, Bruce P ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Child; Experiment; Punishment; Speaking rate; Stuttering; Treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 0042527862     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009475912329     Document Type: Article

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