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Stuttering: a brief review

M Lawrence1, D M Barclay

  • 1University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, USA.

American Family Physician
|June 2, 1998
PubMed
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Stuttering, a speech disorder often linked to neurophysical issues, typically resolves by adulthood. While mild cases self-resolve, severe stuttering benefits from speech therapy and some pharmacologic treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • The exact cause of stuttering remains debated, with current theories focusing on neurophysical dysfunctions impacting speech timing.
  • Stuttering is a prevalent disorder, with a high recovery rate by adulthood, affecting approximately 80% of childhood cases by age 16.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, natural progression, and treatment modalities for stuttering.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of speech therapy and explore adjunctive treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prevailing theories on stuttering etiology.
  • Analysis of recovery rates and the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
  • Examination of pharmacologic options, including haloperidol.

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Main Results:

  • Most childhood stuttering cases resolve naturally by age 16.
  • Severe stuttering often necessitates speech therapy as the primary treatment.
  • Delayed auditory feedback and computer-assisted training aid in speech rate control.

Conclusions:

  • Speech therapy is the cornerstone for managing persistent stuttering.
  • Pharmacologic interventions, like haloperidol, may offer supplementary benefits but are used sparingly.