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Late childhood stuttering.

Peter Howell1, Stephen Davis, Roberta Williams

  • 1Department of Psychology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, England. p.howell@ucl.ac.uk

Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|May 29, 2008
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Children who stutter at age 8 and persist until age 12 show distinct temperamental, sensory, and motor differences. Early intervention is key for improved outcomes in childhood stuttering.

Area of Science:

  • Childhood developmental disorders
  • Speech and language pathology

Background:

  • Stuttering is a complex speech disorder affecting children.
  • Understanding factors influencing persistence versus recovery is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors contributing to persistent stuttering in children from age 8 to 12.
  • To differentiate characteristics of children who recover from those who continue to stutter.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 76 children initially assessed for stuttering at age 8.
  • Classification into persistent or recovered stuttering groups by age 12.
  • Assessment of speech patterns, temperament, and sensory-motor skills at both ages.

Main Results:

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  • Persistent stuttering predominantly affects males.
  • Recovered speakers showed decreased severity ratings by age 12.
  • Persistent speakers maintained high severity, with dysfluency types shifting from whole-word to part-word.
  • Temperamental differences were noted at age 8, with sensory and motor task performance differing at age 12.

Conclusions:

  • Persistent childhood stuttering is more common in males and is associated with specific speech patterns.
  • Temperamental, sensory, and motor changes are linked to persistent stuttering.
  • Later clinic attendance correlates with longer duration of stuttering.