Stuttering
Stuttering (pronounced: /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/) is a speech disorder characterized by frequent disruptions or disfluencies in a person's speech. These disruptions may include repetitions of words or parts of words, as well as prolongations of speech sounds.
Etymology
The term "stuttering" comes from the Old English word "stutian," which means to stammer.
Symptoms
Stuttering is typically recognized by the following symptoms:
- Repeating sounds, syllables, or words, for example, repeating a sound as in "W-W-W-Where are you going?"
- Prolonging sounds, for example, "Ssssssam is nice."
- Blocks, or moments where the person who stutters is unable to produce any sound.
- Interjections, such as "um" or "like," are used excessively.
- Revisions, or instances where the speaker changes the wording of a phrase or sentence midway through.
Causes
The exact cause of stuttering is unknown, but it is believed to involve a variety of factors. These include genetics, neurophysiology, and family dynamics.
Treatment
Treatment for stuttering often involves speech therapy, where a speech-language pathologist works with the individual to improve speech fluency. This may involve techniques to control the rate of speech, breathing exercises, and strategies for starting, maintaining, and ending speech.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stuttering
- Wikipedia's article - Stuttering
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