Subtyping stuttering II: contributions from language and temperament.
Carol Hubbard Seery1, Ruth V Watkins, Sarah C Mangelsdorf
1University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Comm. Sciences and Disorders Department, P.O. Box 413, Enderis Hall 873, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. cseery@uwm.edu
Journal of Fluency Disorders
|September 11, 2007
Summary
Investigating subtypes of childhood stuttering requires understanding language ability and temperament. This research explores how these factors influence stuttering profiles in young children, guiding future studies.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Childhood Disorders
Background:
- Subtyping efforts in childhood stuttering have had limited impact on clinical understanding.
- Varied profiles exist among young children who stutter, necessitating further investigation.
- The interplay of language and temperament rapidly evolves during the preschool years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relevance of language ability and temperament to stuttering subtypes in children.
- To guide future research on identifying and characterizing childhood stuttering subtypes.
- To discuss the developmental dynamics influencing stuttering profiles.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on language ability and temperament in children who stutter.
- Analysis of existing research to identify patterns and associations.
- Consideration of theoretical issues in stuttering classification (categorical vs. continuous).
Main Results:
- Language and temperament variables show potential associations with stuttering development.
- Individual differences in skills and developmental profiles are significant.
- Rapid developmental changes in preschool years create diverse profiles.
Conclusions:
- Language ability and temperament are crucial variables for understanding stuttering subtypes.
- Future research should integrate these factors to refine stuttering classification.
- A nuanced approach is needed, considering the continuous nature and developmental trajectory of stuttering.
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