12 Questions
What defines stuttering as a disorder of speech production?
Involuntary repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words
Which type of stuttering typically originates in childhood and is not due to brain injury or disease?
Developmental Stuttering
What are some common covert features associated with stuttering?
Using filler words like 'um' or 'I think'
Which term refers to disruptions in ongoing speech, also known as 'moments of stuttering'?
Dysfluencies
What is a common characteristic that distinguishes typical dysfluency from stuttering?
Avoidance of certain words or sounds
How are secondary behaviors used in relation to stuttering?
To avoid or hide instances of stuttering
At what percentage of dysfluent syllables is typically perceived as stuttering by others?
10%
Which type of dysfluency is perceived as more 'abnormal'?
Within-word dysfluencies
What is a common sign of true stuttering in children?
Part-word repetitions
What is a factor that can lead to spontaneous recovery in children who stutter?
Speaking more slowly
At what age does the likelihood of recovery from stuttering sharply decrease?
9 years old
What is a distinguishing feature of true stuttering compared to normal dysfluency?
Onset beyond age 9
Explore the characteristics of stuttering disorder, where speech production is disrupted by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, blocks, and pauses. Learn about developmental stuttering that originates in childhood and is not linked to brain injury or disease. Discover how stuttering is classified as a neurological condition.
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