Rhythm-training game played to music on a cell phone shows promise for reducing stuttering in children

Stuttering is more than just struggling to “get the words out.” It’s a developmental disorder affecting speech fluency caused by a deficit in speech motor control synchronization. The condition typically emerges between the ages of 2 and 5, and affects approximately 5% to 8% of young children. While 70% to 80% outgrow it naturally, stuttering may persist into adulthood for the others.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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