Fluency Flashcards
0
Q
Prevalence of stuttering (currently stutter)
A
1%
1
Q
Incidence of stuttering (percent of population that has stuttered at some point in their life)
A
5%
2
Q
Natural recovery rate
A
4/5 (80%)
3
Q
Gender ratio
A
3 males : 1 female
4
Q
Generally begins between what ages?
A
2 and 6
5
Q
Most recovery occurs within — years post onset.
A
4
6
Q
Does initial severity indicate recovery?
A
No
7
Q
Recovery rates by age for 4, 6, 10
A
Age 4: 75%
Age 6: 50%
Age 10: 25%
8
Q
Genetic link… Higher in identical twins than fraternal but…
A
Not 100%
9
Q
Stuttering behaviors include…
A
Part word / syllable repetitions
Prolongations
Silent blocks
10
Q
Normal nonfluencies are…
A
Word and phrase repetitions Interjections Revisions No struggle Does not seem to get worse May see part word reps but no Prolongations or blocks
