Altered gray matter network segregation and disrupted interregional connectivity in children with persistent developmental stuttering: a graph-theoretical morphometric study

Wanqing Liu Dan Ma Chuanlong Cao Sai Liu Xin-mao Ma F. Jia Pei-long Li Hui Zhang Yimin Hua Yi Liao Hai-Bo Qu

Aug 2026 · Brain Imaging and Behavior · Vol 20 · 0 citations · 56 references

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It is suggested that children with persistent stuttering exhibit excessive local specialization and decreased interregional integration, reflecting a network-level imbalance that may underlie the persistence and severity of stuttering.

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