title: The value of single-case research.
abstract: This paper presents an argument in support of clinic based research. The role that the clinic-based speech and language therapist has in advancing our knowledge of communication disorders and their treatment is emphasised. The value of single-case research within the field of speech and language therapy is discussed and the arguments are presented with respect to stammering. A single case study of pre-school dysfluency is used to illustrate the potential for conducting research using this methodology in a clinical environment.
authors.affiliation: Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children, Finsbury Health Centre, London.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Millard
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013342:Stuttering / Q000628:therapy*