Speech Teletherapy for Stuttering

What is stuttering?

Stuttering is a type of speech fluency disorder that is characterized by abnormal interruptions in the forward flow of speech. It not only affects the continuity of speech, but also its rhythm, rate, and the effort it takes to talk. We all have “dysfluencies,” or stutter sometimes when we’re talking, but clinical stuttering is determined by the frequency, duration, and type of stuttering.

What causes stuttering?

Nobody knows for sure! Stuttering is a complex and multi-faceted disorder. Most researchers believe, however, that a neurological predisposition is at play that is commonly passed down genetically. Many people who stutter have someone else in their family who also stutters. Stuttering in adults can also be acquired through neurological injury or disease, such as a traumatic brain injury.

Does anxiety cause stuttering?

Short answer: No. Complicated answer: Yes and no. While it is not the underlying cause, anxiety does play a significant role in maintaining and exasperating stuttered speech. A key component of therapy involves helping the stutterer reduce their anxieties about stuttering and ultimately stutter less.

Is there a cure?

Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for stuttering at this time. Periods of stuttering versus fluent speech vary for each individual and may be cyclical for some. If left untreated, it can sometimes increase in severity and lead to other secondary behaviors such as physical tics and avoidance of speaking situations.

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