Developmental stuttering disrupts speech communication, one of the most fundamental human actions. Affecting 5% of preschool-aged children and 1% of the general population, stuttering can lead to severe psychosocial consequences throughout a person's lifespan. Over the past three decades, neuroimaging studies of both children and adults who stutter have begun to provide significant insights into the neurobiological bases of this complex, multifactorial neurodevelopmental condition. In this video presentation, Dr. Soo-Eun Chang, Director of the Speech Neurophysiology Lab at the University of Michigan presents updated behavioral and neuroimaging research findings from studies of young children that shed light on the potential neural bases of stuttering persistence and recovery.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. List at least one major neural network that support speech production.
2. Describe a neural circuit that has been reported to be associated with persistent stuttering.
3. Explain what methods have been used to investigate structure and functional differences found in brain development among children who stutter.
4. Describe potential clinical applications of accrued neuroimaging research findings.

DISCLOSURES: Soo-Eun Chang receives a salary from the University of Michigan. She received an honorarium for her work on this presentation. Soo-Eun Chang has no non-financial relationship with the Stuttering Foundation to disclose.

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION: Course takers must earn a passing score on a multiple-choice test in order to achieve satisfactory completion.