In a reply to a review of replicated findings on stuttering, the author adds 14 points concerning symptoms, prevalence, incidence, stutterer-nonstutterer differences, and variability of stuttering. He takes exception to the review's statements on treatment and theories of stuttering. (CL)

A reaction to the review of replicated findings concerning stuttering cites disagreement with the definition of stuttering used and notes implications for findings on treatment, clinical effects, recovery, stutterer-nonstutterer differences, and theory. (CL)

This article explores the connections between conversation demands and the ability of children who stutter to maintain fluency. A model of conversation management useful both in assessment and intervention is introduced. The three-component model considers competencies at the utterance level, suprasegmental level, and discourse level. (Author/JDD)