neurogenic-acquired stuttering

As differentiated from “developmental stuttering,” this refers to the stuttering-like behaviors in children, adolescents or adults following damage to the central nervous system (CNS) in persons who have no prior history of stuttering.

Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)

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