What Are the Common Types of Speech Disorders?

I have sat across from a lot of families over the years. Parents who noticed something was different about the way their child spoke but did not know what to call it. Carers trying to support someone who had lost the ability to communicate clearly after a stroke or brain injury. Adults who had lived with a stutter for decades and quietly assumed nothing could be done about it.

Speech is one of the most fundamental ways we connect with the world. When it is affected, the impact goes far beyond communication. It touches confidence, relationships, independence, and quality of life. And yet, speech disorders are still widely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded in many parts of the Australian healthcare system.

The question I hear most often is a simple one: what actually counts as a speech disorder?

A speech disorder is broadly defined as any condition that affects a person’s ability to produce sounds, words, or sentences in a way that can be clearly understood by others. This is different from a language disorder, which relates to understanding or constructing meaning. Speech disorders are about the physical and neurological act of producing sound and forming words.

There are many different types, and they vary significantly in cause, presentation, and severity. Some appear in early childhood and respond well to early intervention. Others emerge later in life following illness, injury, or neurological change. In every case, the right support from a qualified speech pathologist makes a real difference.

At Fleet Healthcare, our mobile speech pathologists work with children and adults across Australia, providing assessment and therapy in the home. We believe that access to quality speech pathology should not depend on whether someone can get to a clinic. Not everyone can come to a clinic, so we bring the clinic to them.

In this article, I want to walk you through the most common types of speech disorders, what causes them, what to look for, and how you or someone you care for can get the right support. This is practical information designed to help parents, carers, support coordinators, and individuals feel more informed and less overwhelmed.

Whether you are searching for information about a child who is not yet talking, an adult who has noticed changes in their speech after a health event, or a teen who has struggled with stuttering for years, this guide is for you.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: What is a Speech Disorder?
2. Articulation Disorders: Sound Production Challenges
3. Fluency Disorders: Stuttering, Cluttering and Rhythm of Speech
4. Resonance and Voice Disorders: Tone, Pitch and Breath Support
5. Language Based Disorders: Delays in Understanding or Expression
6. When to Seek Support: Red Flags for Children, Teens and Adults
7. How Speech Pathologists Diagnose and Treat Speech Disorders
8. Funding Options: NDIS, Support at Home and Medicare
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Final Thoughts and How Fleet Healthcare Can Help

Key Takeaways

• Speech disorders affect the physical production of sound and are different from language disorders, which relate to understanding and meaning.
• The most common types include articulation disorders, fluency disorders, voice and resonance disorders, and language based disorders.
• Early intervention is key for children, but speech pathology is effective at any age when the right support is in place.
• Speech pathology in Australia can be funded through the NDIS, aged care programs including the Support at Home Program (launched 1 November 2025), and the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) through Medicare.
• Fleet Healthcare’s mobile speech pathologists deliver care in the home, removing the barriers to better health for those who cannot easily access a clinic.
• If you are concerned about speech development or communication, contacting a speech pathologist directly is the right first step.

Articulation Disorders: When Sound Production Is the Challenge

One of the most common types of speech disorders I see, particularly in younger children, is an articulation disorder. Put simply, an articulation disorder affects a person’s ability to produce specific speech sounds correctly.

This might mean substituting one sound for another, omitting sounds from words, or distorting sounds in a way that makes speech difficult to understand. A child who says “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” or “tat” instead of “cat” is showing signs consistent with an articulation disorder.

It is important to understand that some sound errors are completely typical at certain developmental stages. Children do not acquire all speech sounds at the same time. Most children master the majority of sounds by around seven or eight years of age. The concern arises when errors persist beyond the expected developmental window or when they significantly affect a child’s ability to be understood by people outside the immediate family.

Articulation disorders are among the most common reasons families seek speech pathology support in Australia. They can range in severity from a single persistent error on one sound through to widespread difficulty producing many sounds, significantly affecting intelligibility.

What Causes Articulation Disorders?

Articulation disorders can have a number of causes. These include:

• Structural differences in the mouth, tongue, palate, or teeth that affect how sounds are physically produced
• Hearing loss that affects a child’s ability to accurately perceive sounds in the environment
• Neurological conditions affecting motor planning or the coordination of speech movements
• Developmental delays or genetic conditions that impact multiple areas of development
• Unknown causes, which are common and do not reflect on parenting, intelligence, or effort

In adults, articulation disorders can develop as a result of stroke, brain injury, or degenerative neurological conditions. Dysarthria, which is a motor speech disorder caused by muscle weakness or poor coordination, falls into this category. It affects the clarity of speech without necessarily affecting language comprehension or expression. Dysarthria is often seen in people with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and following stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Childhood apraxia of speech is another motor speech disorder worth mentioning here. It is a condition where the brain has difficulty coordinating the precise movements needed to produce sounds and words consistently, even though the muscles themselves are not weak. It requires a specific therapeutic approach and is distinct from a typical articulation disorder.

Speech Therapy for Articulation Disorders

Speech pathology for articulation disorders is evidence based and effective. Therapy typically involves targeted exercises to practise specific sounds in different word positions and contexts. The goal is to help the person develop the motor patterns needed to produce sounds accurately and consistently.

I have seen children make remarkable progress when therapy is embedded into their everyday environment rather than isolated to a clinic room. That is exactly why home based therapy works so well. We can practise target sounds using the child’s own books, toys, and daily routines. Care that works in the real world delivers better outcomes than care that exists only in a treatment setting.

Fluency Disorders: Stuttering, Cluttering and the Rhythm of Speech

Fluency disorders affect the flow, rhythm, and pace of speech. The two most well known fluency disorders are stuttering and cluttering, and both can have a significant impact on a person’s confidence, social participation, and communication across all settings.

Is Stuttering a Speech Disorder?

Yes. Stuttering is a speech disorder. It is one of the most recognised fluency disorders and is characterised by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech. A person who stutters might repeat sounds or syllables, prolong individual sounds, or experience complete blocks where no sound comes out despite the effort to speak. Secondary behaviours such as facial tension, eye blinking, or avoiding certain words may also develop over time.

Stuttering often begins in early childhood, usually between the ages of two and five during a period of rapid language development. Many children go through a phase of disfluency during this time that resolves without intervention. However, when stuttering persists beyond six months, when it begins after age five, or when a child shows awareness or distress about their speech, assessment and support from a speech pathologist is strongly recommended.

Adults can also stutter. Some have stuttered since childhood and never received adequate support. Others develop what is called neurogenic stuttering following a stroke or brain injury. In both cases, speech pathology can help reduce the frequency and severity of stuttering and, importantly, help the person develop confidence and practical strategies for real world communication situations, including work, social interactions, and phone calls.

Stuttering is not caused by anxiety or nervousness, though emotional states can influence how noticeable it is. It is not a reflection of intelligence or education. And it is not something a person can simply choose to stop doing. The most effective treatment approaches for stuttering in Australia are evidence based and include programs developed at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney.

Cluttering: The Less Talked About Fluency Disorder

Cluttering is less well known than stuttering but is equally real and equally worthy of support. Cluttering involves an unusually fast or irregular rate of speech, often combined with poor organisation of what is being said. Speech may sound rushed, disorganised, or difficult to follow even though the person themselves may not notice any difficulty.

Unlike stuttering, where the person is typically very aware of their speech, people who clutter often have limited awareness of the issue. They may frequently need to repeat themselves or find that people ask them to slow down without understanding why. This can make cluttering harder to identify and harder to seek help for. Speech pathology for cluttering focuses on slowing speech rate, improving self monitoring, and organising language more clearly before speaking.

Resonance and Voice Disorders: Tone, Pitch and Breath Support

Voice disorders affect the quality, pitch, loudness, or resonance of a person’s voice. They are different from articulation and fluency disorders because the issue lies with the voice itself rather than how sounds are formed or how speech flows.

Resonance refers to how sound moves through the vocal tract, including the nasal cavity. Resonance disorders often present as speech that sounds too nasal (hypernasality) or, conversely, as speech that sounds like the person has a constantly blocked nose (hyponasality). These issues can be structural in origin, such as a cleft palate or velopharyngeal insufficiency, or they can result from neurological changes affecting muscle movement in the soft palate.

Common Voice Disorders in Children and Adults

Voice disorders I regularly see in clinical practice include:

• Dysphonia: a general term for any change in voice quality, including hoarseness, roughness, breathiness, or strain
• Vocal nodules: callous-like growths on the vocal cords caused by vocal overuse or misuse, common in children who use loud voices persistently and in professional voice users
• Spasmodic dysphonia: a neurological condition causing involuntary spasms in the muscles of the larynx, leading to a strained, strangled, or broken voice quality
• Muscle tension dysphonia: excessive tension in the muscles around the larynx, often triggered or worsened by stress, vocal misuse, or poor technique
• Laryngitis: inflammation of the vocal cords that can cause temporary hoarseness, sometimes becoming chronic if the underlying cause is not addressed
• Mutational falsetto: a condition where the voice does not shift fully into an adult pitch pattern after puberty, most commonly seen in adolescent males

Voice disorders can also arise following head and neck cancer treatment, particularly after laryngeal surgery or radiotherapy. In these cases, the role of a speech pathologist extends to supporting swallowing as well as voice, and the work is done in close collaboration with oncology and medical teams.

For voice disorders with a physical or medical cause, review by a GP or ear, nose and throat specialist is an important first step before therapy begins. Voice therapy focuses on improving breath support, reducing tension, modifying pitch and resonance, and building healthy vocal habits that can be sustained in everyday life.

Language Based Disorders: Delays in Understanding or Expression

I want to be clear about something here because there is often genuine confusion between speech disorders and language disorders. They are related but they are distinct.

A speech disorder affects how sounds are produced. A language disorder affects how a person understands or uses words, sentences, and meaning. Someone can have a speech disorder without a language disorder, and vice versa. Many people have both. Understanding the difference matters because the therapeutic approach is different for each.

Language disorders are broadly divided into two types. Receptive language disorder affects a person’s ability to understand language. They may struggle to follow instructions, process what is being said, or make sense of written text. Expressive language disorder affects a person’s ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas. They may have difficulty finding words, constructing grammatically accurate sentences, or organising what they want to say in a logical way. Many children and adults experience a mixed receptive and expressive language disorder involving both.

What Causes Speech Delays in Children?

Speech delay in children is one of the most common reasons families contact us, and it is a question I am asked often: what actually causes speech delays in children?

The causes are varied and not always clear. They can include:

• Hearing loss or chronic ear infections (known as glue ear) that affect the quality of sound a child perceives in their early years
• Developmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy
• Developmental language disorder (DLD), a condition where language does not develop in the expected way without any other identified cause
• Premature birth or complications during the birth period
• Limited exposure to language rich environments in the early years
• Intellectual disability
• Selective mutism, a condition where a child speaks comfortably in some environments but not others, often linked to anxiety rather than an inability to speak

Developmental language disorder is worth highlighting because it is one of the most prevalent developmental conditions affecting school age children – research indicates DLD affects approximately 1 in 14 children – yet it remains significantly underrecognised in Australia. Children with DLD do not have autism, hearing loss, or any other identified condition. Their language simply does not develop as expected without targeted support. Without appropriate intervention, DLD can affect literacy, learning, friendships, and long term outcomes.

In adults, acquired language disorders most often result from stroke or traumatic brain injury. Aphasia is the term used to describe a language disorder caused by damage to the language centres of the brain. It can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in varying combinations depending on the location and severity of the injury. Aphasia is not a reflection of intelligence. It is a communication impairment, and it responds well to intensive, consistent speech pathology support, even years after the initial event.

Progressive neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease can also affect both speech production and language over time, requiring ongoing monitoring and adaptive communication strategies.

When to Seek Support: Red Flags for Children, Teens and Adults

Knowing when to act is often the hardest part. I have spoken to many families who waited months or even years before seeking help because they were told their child would catch up, or because they were not sure whether what they were observing was serious enough to act on.

My view is straightforward: if you are concerned, seek an assessment. A speech pathologist can quickly determine whether what you are observing is within normal developmental range or whether support is needed. Early assessment does not commit you to a lengthy course of therapy. It gives you information. And in most cases, acting earlier leads to better outcomes.

Red Flags in Children

The following signs may indicate that a child would benefit from a speech pathology assessment:

• By 12 months: not babbling, not pointing or using gestures to communicate
• By 18 months: not using any consistent single words
• By 2 years: using fewer than 50 words or not yet combining two words together
• By 3 years: people outside the immediate family cannot understand at least half of what the child says
• By 4 years: sentences are unclear, grammar is significantly behind peers, or strangers frequently struggle to understand
• At any age: loss of speech or language skills that were previously present
• At any age: persistent stuttering or repetitions, particularly if the child shows awareness or distress
• At any age: a sudden or unexplained change in voice quality

Speech Pathology Australia is the peak professional body for speech pathologists in Australia and provides developmental milestone guides that families and carers can refer to. These are available at speechpathologyaustralia.org.au and are a useful reference point when you are trying to make sense of what you are seeing.

Red Flags in Teens and Adults

For older individuals, signs that warrant a speech pathology assessment include:

• Persistent difficulty being understood by others in everyday conversation
• Voice changes lasting more than two or three weeks without a clear cause such as a cold
• Difficulty finding words or forming sentences that was not previously present
• Slurred or unclear speech, particularly following a neurological event
• A stutter that is affecting work, relationships, social participation, or quality of life
• Avoidance of speaking situations due to embarrassment, anxiety, or anticipation of difficulty

For any sudden change in speech, especially following a possible stroke or neurological event, always seek emergency medical attention immediately. Speech changes can be a warning sign of a serious and time sensitive medical emergency. If you or someone near you suddenly develops slurred speech, difficulty finding words, or facial drooping, call 000 without delay.

How Speech Pathologists Diagnose and Treat Speech Disorders

A common question I receive from families and referrers alike is: who do I speak to if I suspect a speech disorder? The answer is a qualified speech pathologist.

Speech Pathology Australia is the peak professional body for speech pathologists in Australia. Registered members have met nationally recognised standards of training and ongoing professional development. When you engage a speech pathologist through Fleet Healthcare, you are working with qualified practitioners experienced across a range of conditions, age groups, and service settings.

The Assessment Process

Assessment is the foundation of everything. Before any therapy begins, a speech pathologist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what support will be most effective.

A thorough assessment typically includes:

• A detailed case history covering medical background, developmental history, and the person’s communication environment and goals
• Informal observation of the person communicating in natural contexts where possible
• Standardised assessment tools to compare performance against age and population norms where relevant
• Analysis of specific areas including speech sound production, language comprehension and expression, fluency, voice quality, and any other areas of concern
• Oral motor examination to assess the structure and function of the lips, tongue, palate, and jaw

For children, the home assessment environment offers a genuine advantage. We observe how the child communicates with their family, what vocabulary they use in their own setting, and how they respond to familiar versus unfamiliar communication partners. This gives us a much richer picture than a standardised clinic room ever could.

At the end of the assessment, the speech pathologist will discuss findings with the client and family and outline the recommended approach to therapy. This is always a collaborative conversation. We meet people where they are, not just geographically but in terms of their goals, their capacity, and what fits into their real life.

What Does Speech Therapy Actually Look Like?

This is a question I am asked by parents and carers frequently. Therapy looks different depending on the person, the disorder, and the goals that matter most to them.

For a young child with an articulation disorder, sessions might involve structured play activities targeting specific sounds, with practice woven into games, books, and daily interactions. For an adult recovering from aphasia following stroke, sessions might focus on intensive word retrieval tasks, conversation strategies, and supported communication approaches that help the person participate more fully in daily life.

For someone with a voice disorder, therapy might involve exercises to improve breath support and reduce vocal tension, with strategies for managing voice use across different environments. For a teenager who stutters, therapy might combine techniques to manage fluency with confidence building work and real world communication practice.

In all cases, therapy is most effective when it is:

• Consistent and regular, ideally delivered in the environment where the person actually lives and communicates
• Supported by practice between sessions involving family members, carers, or support workers
• Tailored to the person’s specific goals, not just standardised clinical targets
• Regularly reviewed and adjusted based on genuine progress and changing needs

Home based therapy has a genuine clinical advantage beyond convenience. When the therapy environment matches the real environment, skills transfer more reliably and generalise more naturally. I have seen this across years of practice. Removing the barriers to better health is not just a logistical benefit for the families we work with. It is a clinical one.

Funding Options for Speech Pathology in Australia

One of the most common barriers I hear about is simply not knowing how to pay for speech pathology, or not realising that funded options exist. The good news is that there are several well established funding pathways available in Australia, and our team at Fleet Healthcare can help you understand which one applies to your situation.

NDIS Funding for Speech Pathology

If you or the person you support has a disability and an active NDIS plan, speech pathology can be funded under the following support categories:

• Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living (for therapeutic supports including assessment, therapy, and progress reporting)
• Note: Prior to 1 July 2025, some participants could access therapy through Core Supports. This option was removed from 1 July 2025. Speech pathology must now be funded exclusively through Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. If your current plan allocated speech pathology under Core Supports, speak with your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator about updating your plan. (Source: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, effective 1 July 2025)

Fleet Healthcare is a registered NDIS provider. We work with participants, plan managers, and support coordinators to ensure therapy is delivered in alignment with the participant’s plan goals. We provide detailed therapy notes and progress updates on a regular basis to support plan reviews and ensure there is a clear record of progress and outcomes.

We automate this process and have treatment notes sent to the necessary point of contact on a monthly basis, so families and support coordinators are always kept informed without having to chase information.

You can find more information about NDIS supports at ndis.gov.au.

Aged Care: Support at Home Program

For older Australians, speech pathology can be accessed through government funded aged care programs. The Home Care Package program was replaced by the Support at Home Program on 1 November 2025. This program provides more flexible and individualised support for older Australians living at home.

Speech pathology is included within the allied health services available under these programs. Communication difficulties and swallowing concerns are common in older Australians and can significantly affect safety, independence, and quality of life. If you are an older Australian with communication or swallowing concerns, enquire about your options through My Aged Care or by calling 1800 200 422.

The Restorative Care Pathway (which replaced the former Short-Term Restorative Care/STRC Program on 1 November 2025) may include speech pathology as part of a time-limited package designed to help older Australians regain or maintain function. (Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)

Medicare: GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)

If you have a chronic health condition, your GP may be able to set up a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) – formerly known as a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. This includes a referral for up to five allied health sessions per calendar year at a Medicare rebated rate. Speech pathology is an eligible allied health service under this plan.

This is a modest amount of funded support, but it can be a useful starting point, particularly for people who are not yet on the NDIS or who are in the process of applying. Talk to your GP to find out whether a GPCCMP is appropriate.

DVA and Workers Compensation

Fleet Healthcare also works with clients funded through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and workers compensation or CTP insurance schemes. If you are a DVA card holder or have an active workers compensation claim that includes allied health, our team can discuss how to access speech pathology services under these pathways.

Private Health Insurance and Private Payment

Many private health insurance policies include extras cover for speech pathology. The amount covered varies between funds and policy levels, so it is worth checking directly with your insurer before committing to a course of therapy.

Fleet Healthcare also accepts private payments for those who prefer to self fund their care. Our team can provide itemised invoices and receipts for submission to your insurer if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 most common speech disorders?

The five most commonly identified types of speech disorders are: articulation disorders (difficulty producing specific sounds accurately), fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering, voice disorders affecting quality and pitch, resonance disorders affecting how sound travels through the vocal tract, and language based disorders including developmental language disorder and aphasia. Each affects communication differently and requires a different therapeutic approach.

What causes speech delays in children?

Speech delays in children can result from hearing loss, developmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or Down syndrome, developmental language disorder, premature birth, limited early language exposure, or structural differences affecting speech production. In many cases, no single identifiable cause is found. Early assessment by a qualified speech pathologist is the most effective way to understand what is happening and identify what support will help most.

Is stuttering a speech disorder?

Yes. Stuttering is a recognised fluency disorder that affects the flow and rhythm of speech. It is characterised by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech. Stuttering is not caused by anxiety, poor parenting, or low intelligence, though stress can make it more noticeable. It responds well to speech pathology intervention, particularly when treatment begins early in childhood. Adults who stutter can also benefit significantly from the right therapeutic support.

Who do I speak to if I suspect a speech disorder?

The most direct step is to contact a speech pathologist. You can also start with your GP, who can provide a referral and, if appropriate, set up a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) – formerly the CDM plan – for up to five Medicare-rebated sessions per year. For NDIS participants, a support coordinator can assist with accessing speech pathology within a funded plan. Fleet Healthcare accepts direct referrals and can be contacted without a GP referral.

How do I know if my child’s speech is delayed or just developing at their own pace?

Speech development follows a broadly predictable pattern, but there is natural variation between children. A speech pathologist can compare your child’s development against established milestones and give you a clear picture of whether what you are observing is within normal range or whether support would help. If you have any concern, seeking an assessment is always the right call. There is no downside to checking, and early assessment opens the door to early support if it is needed.

Can adults benefit from speech therapy?

Absolutely. Speech pathology is effective at any age. Adults benefit from speech therapy for a range of conditions including aphasia following stroke, voice disorders, stuttering, acquired articulation difficulties after neurological events, and swallowing disorders. Our mobile service means adult clients receive support in their own home, which is both the most practical setting and often the most clinically effective one.

Can speech pathology be delivered at home?

Yes. All of Fleet Healthcare’s speech pathology services are delivered in the home. This is particularly beneficial for NDIS participants, older Australians, children who do better in familiar environments, and anyone whose health condition or support needs make clinic attendance difficult or impractical. Home based therapy also means that the skills learned in sessions can be immediately applied in the real environment, which supports faster and more lasting progress.

What types of speech and language disorders do Fleet Healthcare’s speech pathologists treat?

Our speech pathologists work with children and adults across a broad range of conditions including articulation disorders, stuttering and cluttering, voice disorders, language delays, developmental language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia following stroke or brain injury, dysarthria, childhood apraxia of speech, and swallowing disorders. Contact our team to discuss your specific situation and we will match you with the right clinician.

Final Thoughts: Getting the Right Support Makes All the Difference

Speech is something most of us never think about until it becomes difficult. For the families and individuals I work with, communication challenges touch every part of daily life. How a child participates in the classroom. Whether an adult can confidently hold a conversation at work or on the phone. How an older Australian can make their needs known and maintain their dignity and independence at home.

What I know from years of clinical practice is this: speech disorders are real, they are common, and they respond to the right support. The most important thing is not waiting until the problem feels overwhelming. Acting early, asking questions, and connecting with a qualified speech pathologist can genuinely change the trajectory of someone’s communication and their life.

I also know that access to good care is not equally distributed across Australia. People in rural and regional areas, those with mobility limitations, busy carers, and individuals with complex health needs often struggle to access clinic based services. That is the gap Fleet Healthcare was built to fill. We meet people where they are, in their homes and communities, delivering care that works in the real world.

If you are reading this because you are concerned about a child’s speech development, or because you or someone you care for is experiencing communication difficulties, I want you to know that you are in the right place. The first step is reaching out.

Fleet Healthcare offers mobile speech pathology for children and adults across Australia. We provide comprehensive assessments, evidence based therapy, and ongoing support tailored to each person’s goals and daily life. We work with NDIS participants, older Australians on aged care programs, DVA clients, and private clients who value convenience and continuity of care.

You do not need a GP referral to contact us. Book an in home assessment with Fleet Healthcare today and take the first step towards better communication.

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Author Bio

Alex Hunt is the Founder and Managing Director of Fleet Healthcare, and a practising physiotherapist with over a decade of experience across NDIS, aged care, and mobile allied health. I am passionate about care that meets people where they are and delivers real results in everyday life.

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