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Semin Speech Lang 2016; 37(03): 145-152
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1583549
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Crystal Ball Gazing: Research and Clinical Work in Fluency Disorders in 2026

Walter H. Manning
1   School of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Memphis, The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
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Robert W. Quesal
2   Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
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27 May 2016 (online)

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Abstract

In this article, the authors (with the assistance of colleagues from whom they solicited comments), provide a forward-looking perspective on research and clinical work in fluency disorders in the next 10–15 years. Issues discussed include neurology, genetics, early intervention, and clinical training in stuttering.

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Changing stereotypes of those of stutter - expanding scope of practice for SLP training - clinical and research collaboration with other fields - past and present research directions
 

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