Stuttering Behavior and Physiological Stress Profiles: A Preliminary Investigation of School -Aged Children
Ortega, Aishah Y.
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Description
Title
Stuttering Behavior and Physiological Stress Profiles: A Preliminary Investigation of School -Aged Children
Author(s)
Ortega, Aishah Y.
Issue Date
2009
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Nicoline Ambrose
Department of Study
Speech and Hearing Science
Discipline
Speech and Hearing Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Health Sciences, Speech Pathology
Language
eng
Abstract
Results revealed that in comparison to published references established for normal children, children with a history of stuttering exhibited mean cortisol and alpha-amylase levels that were significantly lower. Though cortisol and alpha-amylase levels were within normal limits, daily circadian rhythms were generally disrupted for both biomarkers. Children with a history of stuttering tended to report positive emotions prior to submitting afternoon and evening samples and identified seeking social support and self-reliance, problem solving as their preferred coping strategies.
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