Stuttering

What is stuttering? 

Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the  smooth continuous flow of speech is broken by repetitions (I- I -I want), prolongations (lllllet  me go), or abnormal stoppages (no sound silence pauses) of sounds and syllables . There may also be unusual facial and body movements associated with the effort to speak. Stuttering is also called to as stammering. But if you talk effort fully, with multiples disruptions that should be taken into consideration.

What causes stuttering? 

There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering:

Genetics (approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also);

Child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter);

Neurophysiology (recent neurological research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language slightly differently than those who do not stutter);

and family atmosphere  (high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering).

What is the ratio of males to females who stutter?

Males are affected four times more than females.

I think my child is beginning to stutter.

Should I wait or seek help? It is best to seek ways that you, the parents. How can I help him/her as soon as possible? If the stuttering persists beyond three to six months or is particularly severe, you may want to seek help from a speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering right away.

Can stuttering be treated?

Yes, of course there are a variety of successful approaches for treating both children and adults. In general, the earlier, the better……

I read about a new cure for stuttering. Is there such a thing? 

There are no instant miracle or treatment cures for stuttering. However, a specialist in stuttering can help not only children but also teenagers, young adults and even older adults make significant progress toward fluency.