Abstract:Purpose:
Language abilities have long been thought to be weaker in adults who stutter (AWS) compared to adults who do not stutter (AWNS). However, it is unknown whether modality affects language performance by AWS in time pressure situations. This study aimed to examine lexical access and retrieval abilities of AWS in oral and typed modes.
Method:
Fifteen AWS and 15 well-matched AWNS completed computer-administered letter fluency tasks. Adults were aske… Show more
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