prevention of stuttering

ABSTRACT

Several explanations for the onset of stuttering are discussed in this paper. The main focus is on the explanation [known as the diagnosogenic theory] which states that children begin to stutter because they become self-conscious, embarrassed, and/or ashamed about repeating sounds, syllables, and single syllable words and try to avoid doing it. These types of repetitions are perfectly normal when they occur in the speech of children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years. Evidence is presented that supports this theory is discussed