ICD-11 code : 6A01.1;
Preferred Label : Developmental speech fluency disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Developmental speech fluency disorder is characterized by persistent and frequent
or pervasive disruption of the rhythmic flow of speech that arises during the developmental
period and is outside the limits of normal variation expected for age and level of
intellectual functioning and results in reduced intelligibility and significantly
affects communication. It can involve repetitions of sounds, syllables or words, prolongations,
word breaks, blockage of production, excessive use of interjections, and rapid short
bursts of speech.;
ICD-11 synonym : Speech fluency disorder;
Origin ID : 654956298;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Developmental speech fluency disorder is characterized by persistent and frequent
or pervasive disruption of the rhythmic flow of speech that arises during the developmental
period and is outside the limits of normal variation expected for age and level of
intellectual functioning and results in reduced intelligibility and significantly
affects communication. It can involve repetitions of sounds, syllables or words, prolongations,
word breaks, blockage of production, excessive use of interjections, and rapid short
bursts of speech.
