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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for stuttering
  1. Stuttering 
    Stuttering is a speech disorder in which sounds, syllables, or words are repeated or last longer than ... Stuttering usually affects children ages 2 to 5 years and is more common in boys. It may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001427.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Speech disorders - children 
    ... a person repeats a sound, word, or phrase. Stuttering may be the most serious disfluency. It may ... DISFLUENCY Stuttering is the most common type of disfluency. Symptoms of disfluency can include: Repetition of sounds, words, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001430.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Preschooler development 
    ... 10 Knows telephone number Responds to "why" questions Stuttering may occur in the normal language development of ... full, prompt attention. Do not comment on the stuttering. Consider having the child evaluated by a speech ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP) 
    ... problems talking clearly, such as slurring words or stuttering. Mood problems, such as depression or anxiety can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000797.htm - Medical Encyclopedia