Stuttering in children and adults: causes, diagnosis and treatment
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What is stuttering?
Stuttering is a fluency disorder affecting about 1% of adults and up to 5% of preschool children. It manifests through sound, syllable or word repetitions, sound prolongations, and blocks.
When to see a speech therapist
Warning signs in children:
- Stuttering lasting more than 6 months
- Physical tension while speaking
- Word avoidance or substitution
- Family history of stuttering
Treatment approaches
The Lidcombe Program (ages 2-6) involves structured parent training. For adults, fluency shaping therapy and cognitive approaches are most effective. Cabdivin offers structured assessment templates with SSI-4 and OASES scales built in.
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