Stuttering(Stammering; Disfluent Speech)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionStuttering is a speech disorder. It causes a person to repeat sounds, syllables, or words. Some sounds may be long and speech may be interrupted. CausesThe exact cause is not known. It may happen when:
Risk FactorsStuttering is more common in males and in children who are 2 to 6 years of age. Family history also raises the chances of stuttering. SymptomsProblems may be:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. A speech language therapist may also do an exam. This is often enough to make the diagnosis. TreatmentThere is no cure. The goal of treatment is to manage symptoms. This can with therapy to:
PreventionThere are no current guidelines to prevent stuttering. RESOURCES:American Speech-Language-Hearing Association http://www.asha.org The Stuttering Foundation http://www.stutteringhelp.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Stuttering Association http://www.stutter.ca University of Alberta—Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research http://www.istar.ualberta.ca References:Cruz C, Amorim H, Beca G, Nunes R. Neurogenic stuttering: a review of the literature. Rev Neurol. 2018;66(2):59-64. Stuttering. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed April 9, 2020. Stuttering. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated March 6, 2017. Accessed April 9, 2020. Last reviewed February 2020 by
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