Stuttering
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Stuttering
When parents mention Stuttering they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed reading skills | Often | 1 mention |
| Fast or racing heartbeat | Often | 1 mention |
| Fussiness (being fussy) | Often | 1 mention |
| Incorrect pronunciation or articulation | Often | 1 mention |
| Nervousness | Often | 1 mention |
| Non-verbal (not able to use words) | Often | 1 mention |
| Shortness of breath | Often | 1 mention |
| Shortness of breath or trouble breathing | Often | 1 mention |
| Talkativeness | Often | 1 mention |
| Trouble sleeping or insomnia | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Stuttering
How common is Stuttering?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 14.16% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Stuttering.
Percentage of kids with Stuttering by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 579 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Stuttering “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 3% | 13 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 9% | 42 mentions |
| Weekly | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Monthly | 3% | 13 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 16 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 9% | 44 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 7 mentions |
| Never | 62% | 296 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 22 mentions |
| Severe | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Moderate | 8% | 44 mentions |
| Mild | 11% | 61 mentions |
| Not at All | 75% | 435 mentions |
Discussion of Stuttering
What was your approach to Stuttering? What were the results?
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