Disfluencies come and go. Disfluencies occur when the child is excited or has a strong need to communicate. The child is unaware of or unconcerned about his disfluencies. There is no struggle behavior. Warning Signs 1.
Disfluencies are present most of the time or appear suddenly with much intensity.
Disfluencies occur in relation to specific situations, with certain people, or on specific words or sounds. The child is frustrated when he is disfluent. Struggle behaviors accompany the child's disfluencies.