Fluency refers to continuity, smoothness, rate, and effort in speech production. Individuals may hesitate when speaking, use filler words (e.g., “like” or “uh”), or repeat a word or phrase.

The SLP will also test your child's speech and language. This includes how your child says sounds and words, how well they understand what others say, and how well they use words to talk.

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The WHO ICF framework can be used to describe the following comprehensive set of treatment goals for fluency.

The WHO ICF framework can be used to describe the following comprehensive set of assessment features for fluency.

It is common practice for a patient to be evaluated for speech sound production ability independent of a language evaluation, which is why there is a stand-alone code for speech sound production evaluation.

Speech and language are different. A person can have problems with one or both. Learn about the difference here. See a speech-language pathologist, or SLP, if you have concerns.

More than 70 million people worldwide stutter. Yet, myths about the speech disorder are common. Use these videos and graphics to help educate the public about stuttering.

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This guideline provides recommendations primarily to speech-language pathologists and fluency specialists about the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care and management of children, adolescents, …