Physician referral patterns for stutterers.
Many children who stutter initially seek guidance from their pediatricians. Pediatricians often do not refer stutterers for speech therapy. We present a brief analysis of pediatricians' views regarding stuttering, as well as their exposure to patients who stutter. We present a practical approach to children who stutter.
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Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
Derman
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013070:Speech Therapy; D013342:Stuttering / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013781:Texas / Q000453:epidemiology