Evidence is reviewed that forms the basis for prevention and treatment of stuttering as a problem of motor speech coordination. Simplification of phonatory complexity and retardation of phone rate have been demonstrated experimentally to virtually eliminate stuttering. These invariant relationships are used in rate control and breath stream management procedures to facilitate fluency.
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