What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder where the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases. Involuntary repetitions, silent pauses or blocks in which the person who stutters cannot produce sounds. The condition can last from several weeks to years. Stuttering develops in about 5% […]
Read BlogThe National Stuttering Association (NSA) was established in 1977 in California by Bob Goldman and Michael Sugarman. Their goal was to reach out to the community to spread the word about stuttering through newspapers, radio and television. Today the NSA has around 200 local support groups to help their community. What Does The NSA Do? […]
Read MoreStuttering can develop in children at a young age, so they may get frustrated and not understand why they’re having trouble getting their words out. These five books can give them someone to relate to and help them understand. Ben Has Something to Say – Laurie Lears The story follows a boy who has a stutter […]
Read MoreLiving with stuttering at any age can be a challenge. An adult may have a better understanding of the stutter, but can still be learning to cope with it. Whether you have been living with a stutter for awhile or have just developed it, reading about it can be a big help to navigate and […]
Read MoreIt is common to see young children stutter as they are developing their language abilities. It is uncommon to see adults develop a stutter out of the blue, but it does happen. Referred to as acquired or late onset stuttering, it can develop for multiple reasons. 1. Neurogenic Stuttering This is the most common form […]
Read MoreStuttering is a speech disorder that affects 5-10% of all children. Most children will outgrow their stuttering, but up to 25% will continue to stutter throughout adulthood. Stuttering can be present as uneven speech rate, halts in speech or repeated words and sounds. If these signs are showing early, intervention can help resolve these problems. […]
Read MoreMany young kids go through a stage of stuttering between the ages of 2 to 5. They repeat certain syllables, words or phrases, prolonging them or stopping. Stuttering is a form of dysfluency, which is an interruption in the flow of speech. Typically, most youngsters tend to lose the stuttering around the age of 5, […]
Read MoreWhat is Stuttering Stuttering, or disfluency, is nothing more than a disruption of the normal patterns of speech. Stuttering can take many forms, including the repetition of a sound, the prolonging of certain noises, or an omission can occur in the form of a stop. These are common for children between 2 to 5. Causes […]
Read MoreThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) currently has 198,000 members nationwide. These members range from audiologists, speech-language pathologists, scientists, and students. These members work together to provide effective communication to all. The organization supports its members through research, advanced science, and high standards. The Organization’s History The ASHA was founded in 1925 in New York […]
Read MoreOn March 3 of every year, the World Health Organization holds “World Hearing Day”. This day brings awareness to the importance of ear care, and how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Every year a theme is decided for the holiday and posters, banners and other infographics are made. Activities and events are held in […]
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