Fluency Disorders

Definition:

Fluency disorders are characterized by disruptions in the rhythm and flow of speech, including stuttering and cluttering, often emerging in childhood and affecting communication confidence.

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Common Types:

• Stuttering (repetitions, prolongations, blocks)
  
• Cluttering (rapid, irregular speech)

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Source: ‍

Smith, A., & Weber, C. "How Stuttering Develops: The Multifactorial Dynamic Pathways Theory," Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2017.