Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 18:16:02
Major
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
Stuttering and Tourette’s: A Comparative Study
The purpose of this research study was to provide pilot data regarding the similarities and differences between stuttering and Tourette’s, specifically the physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects and the effects the behaviors had on the clients’ thoughts related to their disorder.
Recently published articles pertaining to stuttering and Tourette’s Syndrome were collected, analyzed and summarized in the paper. Once the literature review was completed, similarities and differences were deduced and explained in later chapters.
The overall results of this study showed that the two behavioral disorders have little overlap in terms of physiological and behavioral similarities because they are incredibly variable. However, this study demonstrated that multiple disorders could be lined in different ways; various conditions were reported as comorbidities of the main disorder. In conclusion, there could be multiple relationships between stuttering, Tourette’s and many other syndromes.
Therefore, this paper will serve as a preliminary review that can be used to guide future research concerning the qualities of various disorders including stuttering and Tourette’s Syndrome.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Scott Palasik
First Reader
Dr. K. Todd Houston
Second Reader
Mrs. Nancy Harris
Recommended Citation
Prokopius, Mary Kate, "Stuttering and Tourette's: A Comparative Study" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 200.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/200