Stutter 1.2

What are the different stuttering types observed in younger preschool children?

Borderline Stuttering, characterized by normal disfluencies and repetitions.

At what age range is normal disfluency typically observed?

Ages 1.5 to 6 years.

What is the typical disfluency rate per 100 words in an average nonstuttering child?

No more than 10 disfluencies per 100 words.

What does SLD stand for in the context of stuttering?

Stutter-Like Disfluencies.

What are some examples of stutter-like disfluencies?

Part-word repetitions, single-syllable whole-word repetitions, tense pauses.

How do children with normal disfluencies react to their disfluencies?

They do not react to their disfluencies and seem unaware of them.

Which type of disfluency is typically more common in younger children?

Repetitions.

What factors can increase normal disfluencies in children?

Demands on language acquisition, cognitive advancements, environmental stress, emotional demands.

What age range defines advanced stuttering?

14 years and above.

Name one method to calculate the percentage of normal disfluencies.

Transcribe the speech, identify the type of disfluencies, and calculate the percentage.