Content analysis was undertaken of the case records of 61 children who stuttered who were attending a specialist centre for children who stutter. The subjects were divided into two groups, on the basis of family history of stuttering. Positive family histories of stuttering were reported for 44 children and 17 had negative family histories. The two groups were compared in terms of gender ratios, the age of onset and the type of onset (gradual vs. sudden) of stuttering. Those with positive family histories began stuttering earlier than those with no reported family history of stuttering, though this difference was not statistically significant. The type of onset of stuttering was not related to the presence or absence of a family history of stuttering. The findings are discussed in terms of the practicability of this method of data collection.
As in the previous article, on epilepsy, most teachers will have had some contact with pupils who stammer. Roberta Lees takes us through the background to the disorder, how to properly diagnose and treat it. She particularly stresses the need for collaboration with the speech and language therapist. She concludes that this is not only a matter for professionals; the child is also an active participant.
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