fluency Flashcards
what is fluency
ability to express oneself easily and articulately
when is it too late to fix a stutter
past 12 months onset
what is dysfluency
the disruption of the flow and timing of speech by repetitions, revisions, pauses, and fillers
what childhood factors affect fluency
genetics
langauge motor mismatch
highly reactive temperament
concomitant disorder
who is most likely to have a stutter
2-6 yr olds
4x more common in men
what types of dysfluency can come with autism?
palilalia and echolalia
what is needed for fluency
hearing
attention and listening skills
expressive language
receptive langauge
articulation/phonolgy
voice
a facilitative environment
what is palilalia
instant repetition of a phrase
what are personal factors that affect fluency
unpredictable lifestyle
trauma
family conflict
major changes
unrealistic demands
what is echolalia
repetition without meaning
what are recovery rates for stutters
2% recover with in intervention
2% recover with intervention
1% will not recover
what are types of stutters
repetitions
prolongations
blocks
struggle and reactions
cluttering
what reduces fluency
pressure
rate of speech
interuptions
questions
giving advice
what is cluttering
A rapid and/or irregular speaking rate
Confusing, disorganized language or conversational skills.
Limited awareness of his or her fluency and rate problems.
