Temperamental Structure of Children who Stutter

Kurt Eggers, Luc De Nil and Bea Van den Bergh

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in temperamental characteristics of children who stutter (CWS), children who do not stutter (CWNS) and children with vocal nodules (CWVN). The temperament structure is assessed by using the Flemish version of the Children’s Behaviour Questionnaire, a caregiver report measure. Participants consist of 69 CWS, 146 CWNS and 41 CWVN with ages ranging from 3;0 to 8;11 years. The results will be interpreted within existing frameworks of temperament development in young children, as well as previous studies of temperament in CWS.