Homzie M J, Lindsay J S
Brain Lang. 1984 Jul;22(2):232-52. doi: 10.1016/0093-934x(84)90092-0.
The major theories and research approaches as to the etiology and development of stuttering are reviewed from a historical perspective. Findings are drawn from different sources indicating that language deficits are an initial contributing factor and a continuing component of this disorder. Those subsets of children which constitute high-risk groups are identified. It is suggested that researchers begin investigating the underlying organic bases of stuttering and its relationship to stages of language development. Finally, clinicians are encouraged to employ a therapy program that is concerned with all areas of language, rather than emphasizing treating only the symptoms of stuttering behavior.
本文从历史的角度回顾了关于口吃病因及发展的主要理论和研究方法。研究结果来自不同的资料来源，表明语言缺陷是这种障碍的一个初始促成因素和持续组成部分。确定了构成高危群体的儿童亚组。建议研究人员开始研究口吃的潜在器质性基础及其与语言发展阶段的关系。最后，鼓励临床医生采用一种关注语言各个方面的治疗方案，而不是只强调治疗口吃行为的症状。
