For many people, speech is the main way in which we communicate. Stammering or stuttering refers to a problem that people who are young or old might suffer with. The word stuttering is the medical term used to describe a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is interrupted, often resulting in prolongation of speech and repetition. Sometimes these people have pauses or blocks in their speech in which they are unable to formulate sounds. Parents or guardians who recognize a child stutters should get them diagnosed and treated promptly.
There are certain markers that can be used to identify this disorder. In general, these are signs that can be observed in the breakdown of speech fluency. People with this problem are expected to repeat phrases, words, sounds or syllables. They might also communicate with blocks of silence and have prolongation of various sounds. These are not normally seen in people without a stammering issue. The severity of the disorder will differ by person and might even be inconsistent within an individual.
Many people struggle with stuttering, especially kids. Children may have to face bullying or teasing, especially if they have speech problems. People who stammer are more likely to feel shame, guilt, fear, embarrassment, anger and frustration because of it. This could lead to development of negative self-image. It can also cause a person to become anti-social, which is a concern for the young because social interaction is fundamental to child development.
There is no single cause associated with this developmental disorder, just theories and hypotheses. Still, solid evidence is available to support the theory that is linked to genetics. Children with close family members who stutter are more likely to develop the issue. However, some who stammer have no family history of it. The issue may be more present in kids with concomitant motor, language, learning or speech problems.
Patient assessment will be necessary before any treatment is given. Sometimes stammering can be difficult to pinpoint by people who are not certified speech-language pathologists or SLPs. For most people, there is no definitive cure. Still, many techniques can be used to improve the communication skills of a stutterer.
Many of the treatments provided are focused around learning techniques that limit the stammering by regulating breath, reducing talking speed, and gradually progressing from single syllables to long words and finally onto complex sentences. Certain therapies are centered on reducing the anxiety that can be brought about because of this communication problem. In some cases, anxiety only worsens the problem.
SLPs are the best professionals to work for on these cases. They aid patients with monitoring and controlling speech. People who can learn to speak slower and without any physical tension are expected to see improvements in their condition. They may also learn new techniques for breathing, including how to regulate it. Other solutions employed as treatment: modification therapy, electronic fluency devices, medication, diaphragmatic breathing and support.
Each person will require his or her own approach. It may take time for the results to show. People should remain optimistic and follow all instructions given related to treatment. Stutterers may face various obstacles in life, which is why proper diagnosis and help early on is important.
There are certain markers that can be used to identify this disorder. In general, these are signs that can be observed in the breakdown of speech fluency. People with this problem are expected to repeat phrases, words, sounds or syllables. They might also communicate with blocks of silence and have prolongation of various sounds. These are not normally seen in people without a stammering issue. The severity of the disorder will differ by person and might even be inconsistent within an individual.
Many people struggle with stuttering, especially kids. Children may have to face bullying or teasing, especially if they have speech problems. People who stammer are more likely to feel shame, guilt, fear, embarrassment, anger and frustration because of it. This could lead to development of negative self-image. It can also cause a person to become anti-social, which is a concern for the young because social interaction is fundamental to child development.
There is no single cause associated with this developmental disorder, just theories and hypotheses. Still, solid evidence is available to support the theory that is linked to genetics. Children with close family members who stutter are more likely to develop the issue. However, some who stammer have no family history of it. The issue may be more present in kids with concomitant motor, language, learning or speech problems.
Patient assessment will be necessary before any treatment is given. Sometimes stammering can be difficult to pinpoint by people who are not certified speech-language pathologists or SLPs. For most people, there is no definitive cure. Still, many techniques can be used to improve the communication skills of a stutterer.
Many of the treatments provided are focused around learning techniques that limit the stammering by regulating breath, reducing talking speed, and gradually progressing from single syllables to long words and finally onto complex sentences. Certain therapies are centered on reducing the anxiety that can be brought about because of this communication problem. In some cases, anxiety only worsens the problem.
SLPs are the best professionals to work for on these cases. They aid patients with monitoring and controlling speech. People who can learn to speak slower and without any physical tension are expected to see improvements in their condition. They may also learn new techniques for breathing, including how to regulate it. Other solutions employed as treatment: modification therapy, electronic fluency devices, medication, diaphragmatic breathing and support.
Each person will require his or her own approach. It may take time for the results to show. People should remain optimistic and follow all instructions given related to treatment. Stutterers may face various obstacles in life, which is why proper diagnosis and help early on is important.
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If your child stutters when he or she talks, come to Say. The Stuttering Association for the Young is a non-profit organization that empowers young people who stutter, and you can find us online now at http://www.say.org for more details.
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