Stuttering is a
communication disorder that interferes with a child's ability to speak fluently. It is characterized by the
prolongation or blockage of sound, repetition, syllables or words, and its course can be cyclical, with the frequency and severity of the
stuttering changing dramatically over time. This paper provides an overview of stuttering in preschool-age children, including how a stutter develops and how children are assessed. Paper Outline: General Description of the Disorder Stuttering in Preschool-age Children Patterns of Stuttering Development of a Stutter Assessment of Preschool Disfluent Children Predictive Factors of Preschool Children Who Will Have Persistent Stuttering References