A 30-month year old male is first seen 3 months after stuttering onset. He exhibits rather severe stuttering in terms of SLD frequency (15 per 100 syllables), moderate tension, and few secondary characteristics. No apparent emotional reactions. There is no known familial history of stuttering. Phonology and language appear normal for age. In this case, there is no reason to view the child, at this point in time, as being at high risk for persistence and he may be placed under close monitoring for several months.

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The child is young, and many children outgrow stuttering naturally. The absence of familial history and emotional reactions, along with normal phonology and language, suggests a lower risk of persistence. Monitoring is appropriate.

A 30-Month Year Old Male Is First Seen 3 Months