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Classification. Developmental stuttering is stuttering that originates when a child is learning to speak and may persist as the child matures into adulthood. Stuttering that persists after the age of seven is classified as persistent stuttering.There are two main types of fluency disorders: stuttering and cluttering.
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder
The main characteristic of childhood-onset fluency disorder, more commonly referred to as stuttering, is deficits in the fluency and pattern of speech. The speech may include repetition of syllables, prolonged consonants, or pauses within or between words. These symptoms lead to anxiety about communicating with others and impairments in social relationships, academic achievement, and occupational performance. The severity of the symptoms may vary depending on the situation, with more severe symptoms typically occurring in situations where there is more emphasis placed on communication. Childhood-onset fluency disorder is significantly more common among boys and almost all cases onset prior to age 6. The prognosis is fairly promising, with many individuals reporting their symptoms decrease with time.
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