developmental

=Developmental Stuttering=


 * ==The most common form of stuttering==
 * ==Occurs in young children while they are still learning speech and language skills; Typically begins between the ages of 2 and 6==
 * ==Some scientists believe developmental stuttering occurs when a child's speech and language abilities cannot keep up with the child's verbal demands==
 * ==Genetic component==
 * ==Occurs primarily at the beginning of the production of a word==
 * ==Hesitancy starting sentences or phrases==
 * ==Prolonged pauses while speaking==
 * ==Repeating sounds, syllables, or words==
 * ==Very long sounds within words==
 * ==As the disorder becomes more severe, secondary symptoms occur==
 * ==Secondary symptoms include:==

unnecessary movements in limbs

 * ==Stuttering is also referred to as stammering==

=Treatment=
 * ==Speech Therapy==

Speech-language therapy can take only a few weeks (preschool child) or up to 24 months or longer

 * ==Some children will spontaneously recover==
 * ==Choral reading, singing, repeated oral reading of the same passage, delayed auditory feedback (DAF)==
 * ==Teachers and parents can take simple measures such as:==