Abstract
Stuttering is a global, pancultural disturbance that has afflicted human beings throughout time. An increasing corpus of research has identified the role of genetics, physiology, and aberrant neuromotor control in the genesis of this disorder. Further, evolving animal models of stuttering (e.g., birdsong) and aspects of 'acquired stuttering' lend information to understanding stuttering. Hopefully, the expansion of these multiple research venues will identify the causation and possible cure for this disorder.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 266-273 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780080970875 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080970868 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 26 2015 |
Keywords
- Acquired stuttering
- Animal models
- Birdsong
- Developmental stuttering
- Dysfluency
- Language
- Motor control
- Speech
- Stuttering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)