Stuttering

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Speech disorder
gptkbp:affects Adults
Children
Fluency of speech
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Stammering
gptkbp:associatedWith Anxiety disorders
Learning difficulties
Other speech disorders
gptkbp:canBeExacerbatedBy Stress
Fatigue
Excitement
gptkbp:canBePersistent Yes
gptkbp:canBeTemporary Yes
gptkbp:canImproveWith Singing
Choral reading
Speaking alone
gptkbp:cause Social anxiety
Environmental factors
Genetic factors
Low self-esteem
Communication difficulties
Neurophysiological factors
gptkbp:characterizedBy Blocks in speech
Involuntary repetitions
Prolongations of sounds
gptkbp:diagnosedBy Speech-language pathologist
gptkbp:DSM-5_code Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:The_King's_Speech
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stuttering
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F98.5
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Emily_Blunt
gptkb:James_Earl_Jones
gptkb:Joe_Biden
gptkb:King_George_VI
gptkbp:onset Typically between ages 2 and 6
gptkbp:organization gptkb:National_Stuttering_Association
gptkb:British_Stammering_Association
The Stuttering Foundation
gptkbp:prevalence About 1% of adults
About 5% of children
gptkbp:riskFactor Family history
Male gender
Developmental delays
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
Electronic devices
Support groups
Speech therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Variable_Refresh_Rate_(VRR)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6