The effects of auditory and visual "distractors" on the frequency of stuttering.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of auditory and visual "distractors' on the frequency of stuttering. Ten stutters spoke extemporaneously during conditions of auditory masking, when lights were turned on and off in a room, and during normal conditions. No significant differences in stuttering frequency were found between conditions. The results of this study suggest that further research is needed to clarify the relationship between stuttering frequency, vocal intensity, and supposed distractors during conversational speech.