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Fluency
What is Fluency?
Fluency refers to the smoothness, speed, and effort of speech.
What is a Fluency Disorder?
A fluency disorder occurs when the fluency of speech is disrupted. The most common fluency disorder is stuttering.
Characteristics of Stuttering
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Repeating words or parts of words.
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Prolonging a sound in a word.
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Blocking (freezing during speech)
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Physical tension
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Secondary behaviors (i.e. blinking, facial grimaces, tapping of hand/feet)
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Avoiding speaking situations
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Family history of stuttering
Tips for Talking to Your Child
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