In a conversation you repeat a particular sound or hear someone else repeat a sound while saying a word. This is called stuttering, which is normal. An example would, “Oh yeah, I went to la la lake yesterday”.  As you can see the “la” got repeated. THis is not an issue if it happens a few times a day or less. When it happens all of the time like everything sentence that is spoken. This is an issue. 

 

Definition of stuttering.

Stuttering is a fluency disorder. That is characterized by a repetition of a sound, or prolongation of a sound or word. Another way stuttering can be characterized is repetition of words or phrases. This makes it difficult for the speaker to communicate ideas.

 

Types of stutters.

There are 3 main types of stuttering: developmental, neurogenic, and psychogenic.

 

Developmental:

Is a stutter that occurs in young children when they start learning to speak. Usually the stutter will occur at 18-24 months. This type of stutter is somewhat genetic. Where it can run in families. And a study in 2011 shows that a child is more likely to stutter if a parent has a stutter time.

 

Neurogenic:

This is a stutter that comes from a form of brain damage usually from a stroke. It can come from a head injury like a concussion as well. Usually damage in the cerebellar region, cortex or subcortex of the brain, or the neural pathways. 

 

Psychogenic: 

This stuttering is caused by psychological disturbance. These disburses can range to anxiety, depression, experiencing a traumatic event, and conversion disorder. It is also rare and not much is known about it.

 

How therapy can improve your stutter.

Speech therapy can improve the symptoms of stuttering. By reducing the occurrence of stutter episodes. Therapy can be done at any age to children and adults. Having early intervention for stuttering can improve symptoms dramatically. Allowing your child or loved ones to communicate clearer and fluidly.

 

---

Posted 1 year ago