Larry, age 5, suffers from an inability to speak fluently with appropriate timing of speech sounds. His speech is characterized by repetition of certain sounds and syllables, prolongation of certain
Sounds, and displaying excess tension when emitting words. He is suffering from ______.
A) language disorder
B) mixed receptive/ language disorder
C) speech sound disorder
D) childhood onset fluency disorder

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The symptoms described indicate that Larry is suffering from childhood onset fluency disorder, also known as stuttering. This disorder is characterized by disruptions in the normal flow and rhythm of speech, including repetitions, prolongations, and tension during speech.

Larry, Age 5, Suffers from an Inability to Speak Fluently