Speech Processing in Stuttering

Speech Processing in Stuttering

This research is being done to better understand stuttering, specifically how people who stutter may process and/or produce speech. Eligible participants enrolled will complete a variety of computer and speech-based tasks on up to 2 visits.

The study team will update the record to include the secondary identification number once the NIH has released the funds.

Inclusion Criteria (adults who do not stutter):

• 18-65 years old
• English as primary language
• Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition

Exclusion criteria: (adults who do not stutter)

• Personal or family history of stuttering
• Major medical or psychiatric illness

Inclusion criteria: (adults who stutter)

• Aged 18-65 years
• English as primary language
• Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition (other than stuttering)
• Currently stutters

Exclusion criteria: (adults who stutter)

• Speech therapy within the past year
• Major medical or psychiatric illness

Inclusion criteria: (children who do not stutter)

• Aged 6 to 17 years
• English as primary language
• Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition

Exclusion criteria: (children who do not stutter)

• Personal or family history of stuttering
• Major medical or psychiatric illness
• Language/motor delay

Inclusion criteria: (children who stutter)

• Aged 6 to 17 years
• English as primary language
• Normal speech, language, hearing, cognition (other than stuttering)
• Currently stutters

Exclusion criteria: (children who stutter)

• Major medical or psychiatric illness
• Language/motor delay