2023 Volume 69 Issue 6 Pages 452-455
Introduction: Stuttering begins in early childhood, and its onset may be related to language development. However, there have been no reports on the application of the LC scale, which can assess the degree of language development, for the assessment of children who stutter. Therefore, we aimed to determine the rate of comorbid language developmental delay in children who stutter. Methods: We compared the LC index, frequency of stuttering, and comorbidities in 20 infants diagnosed with stuttering and administered the LC scale at our hospital. Results: The mean LC index of children who stutter was 95.5 for verbal expression, 99.5 for verbal comprehension, and 105.5 for communication, with no clear decrease in any of the domains and no significant differences between domains. There was no relationship between stuttering frequency and the presence of comorbidities. However, 20% of the children showed delayed language development. Discussion: The LC scale was effective in detecting language developmental delays hidden by stuttering, which would facilitate the provision of better speech and language therapy for children who stutter.
