SPEECH RATE AND EMOTIONAL-VOLITIONAL STATE INCHILDREN WHO STUTTER: AN INTEGRATIVE SPEECH THERAPYAPPROACH
Keywords:
stuttering, children who stutter, speech rate, emotional-volitional state, speech fluency, speech therapy, integrative approach, emotional regulation, speech anxiety, communicative competence, psychological support, special pedagogyAbstract
Stuttering is a complex speech disorder characterized by interruptions inspeech fluency, repetitions, prolongations, blocks, and disturbances in speech rhythm and rate. The manifestations of stuttering in children are influenced not only by speech and motor mechanisms but also by emotional and volitional factors. Anxiety, fear of speaking, emotional tension, low self-confidence, sensitivity to evaluation, and avoidance of communicative situations may negatively affect speech fluency and speech rate. This article examines the relationship between the emotional-volitional state and speech rate in children who stutter and discusses the potential effectiveness of an integrative speech therapy approach. Particular attention is given to the interaction between emotional tension and speech behavior. Emotional stress may lead to excessive acceleration of speech, irregular rhythm, prolonged pauses, blocks, or reduced communicative activity.
