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Stuttering (or stammering) is a speech disorder characterized by repetition of syllables and sounds. Speech therapy can greatly help those suffering from a stuttering problem.

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Did King George v1 have a stutter?

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Yes; there is information about him and other famous people who stuttered on the web site for The Stuttering Foundation.

What can help with a stuttering problem?

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Asked by Bballboy317

I sometimes have a stuttering problem, too. Try thinking things through before you say them. Focus on saying each word clearly. (This is really good if you have to give a speech or presentation.) If you have to read something aloud, either practice it before hand if possible or go at a slower rate. If you stutter when you get anxious, nervous, or flustered, take a moment to calm down and relax. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and start over if needed. If desired, there are speech classes that you can take. (Msaved when you press "Save". <P> A speech threapist might help, if the stu<P> tterer slows down in speech and takes a longer breath BEFORE speaking, this may help. <P>If one speaks witha stutterer NEVER look at the person directly, this may make them more nervous, it may sound rude to do this but it will help the stutterer.</P> any schools and speech programs offer them.)

Also, research has shown that imposed rhythm can positively change stuttering behavior. That is why stuttering is reduced or non-existent when a person is singing. In speaking, try to increase the "expressiveness" of your voice AND slow the first word to start, that should help.

Your best source for information and help for stuttering is the non-profit Stuttering Foundation of America.

Is there any cure for stammering in India?

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Neither in India, nor anywhere else, is there a CURE for Stammering, as of NOW - because it is a complex disorder and scientists have not been able to find one or more conclusive underlying factor(s), which could be manipulated to lead to a CURE.

But yes, one can learn to manage it successfully and OVERCOME it through SELF HELP; You can also achieve the same with help from experienced Speech Therapists (check their fee structure & credentials first though) and self help groups.

Yes, there are many (well meaning?) charlatans selling CURE in India as elsewhere- because young stammerer is often very desperate and poorly informed. Sitting ducks.

If you are in a metro city - find a Good speech therapist. If elsewhere, google and read all the free resources available on line and join a self help group.

Yes, you can overcome it through self effort..

How does one treat a stuttering or studdering problem?

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Research has shown that there is really no specific treatment for stuttering. The best known treatment for this speech problem is to seek the help of a speech therapist. There are no drug treatments that are known to help stuttering.

What causes stuttering?

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Usually only one part of the brain controls speech but with stutterers both sides are fighting to talk so speech becomes hard to do.

Genetics is one reason. Find more information about and help for stuttering at the web site for The Stuttering Foundation of America.

How do you ease stuttering?

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Being under stress, overly tired, or having any extreme emotion can make stuttering worse or make it start if you are prone to stutter. Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep; try to de-stress your life as much as possible; try to avoid situations that cause emotions like anger. The (non-profit) Stuttering Foundation of America is a great source for help. They have information for all ages, online videos, free e-books, and downloadable brochures.

Good luck to you!

Does reading make stuttering go away?

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The Stuttering Foundation has resources that help. Their self therapy book is great. They can refer you to a speech therapist who specializes in treating stuttering. Slowing your rate of speech with frequent pauses helps, too.

Why do people stutter when they get nervous?

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Stuttering is a speech impediment. It occurs from the littlest things it life to

the most personal tragedy that one might have in their life. The emotional

stress a stutter goes through in daily living can sometimes be the hardest

part of their lives. Some people seem to start stuttering as a child but most

will overcome the stuttering before they reach the adult stage of their lives.

I myself cannot really remember that I was ever a stutterer until I was 17.

The lost of my mother at that age really set me back and from then on my

speech was set back also. I began to stutter more and more as my life went

on. I am now 56 and yes I still stutter just as much and more then I did when

I was younger. I have took my rounds of speech classes through our local

hospital but it never helped me at all. I do believe that you can instill stuttering

into your own children if you are a stutterer yourself. My daughter use to stutter

and one day I told her to stop it.. sounds funny but it helped. She hasn't stuttered

for years now. The mind is a powerful influence towards the human body.

What do you call it if you stutter a lot?

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Asked by Wiki User

They are a stammerer, or a stutterer; but more politely you'd call them by their name.

What causes stuttering in a three year old?

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It is often the result of the language learning phase young children go through and will disappear on its own. There is information for parents and tips for things they can do as well as when a child should see a speech therapist on the web site for The Stuttering Foundation. They have referrals to speech therapists who specialize in treating stuttering.

What is the best sentence of stammer?

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i used to stutter

i stuttered when talking to my mom

I get all stuttered when nervous.

How does a stutter affect communicating?

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The person who stutters needs a good listener who gives him time to get his thoughts into words. The Stuttering Foundation has a brochure that gives tips for talking with someone who stutters.

How does stuttering start?

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Asked by GaleEncyofMedicine

Stuttering usually begins in childhood when the child is developing language skills, and it rarely develops in adulthood with only 1% of the population affected by the disorder.

Genetics plays a role in stuttering.

Being under stress, overly tired, or having any extreme emotion can make stuttering worse or make it start if you are prone to stutter. Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep; try to de-stress your life as much as possible; try to avoid situations that cause emotions like anger. The (non-profit) Stuttering Foundation of America is a great source for help. They have information for all ages, online videos, free e-books, and downloadable brochures.

Does tickling cause stuttering?

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No.

The Stuttering Foundation of America is your best source for professional information and help. They are a non-profit group that has many books and videos free on their web site. All of their materials are put together by specialists in stuttering. They are not like many programs that give promises for a "cure."

What caused Moses to stutter?

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In the b-b-b-b-bible? Seriously, I've never heard any mention of Moses having a stuttering problem anywhere except your question.

A possibility:The idea that Moses stuttered may come from what he said in Exodus 4:10 - Then Moses said to the Lord, "O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue." [NKJV]

Where can someone learn how to stop stuttering?

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There are a number of online source that can help someone learn to stop stuttering. Some of the websites include Why Do People Stutter, How To Cure Stammering, Stuttering Help and End Stuttering. There are also a number of self help videos on the YouTube website.

Why is your daughter stuttering?

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Being under stress, overly tired, or having any extreme emotion can make stuttering worse or make it start if you are prone to stutter. Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep; try to de-stress your life as much as possible; try to avoid situations that cause emotions like anger. The (non-profit) Stuttering Foundation of America is a great source for help. They have information for all ages, online videos, free e-books, and downloadable brochures.

How can stammering stuttering be cured?

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There is no cure for stammering/stuttering; however, there are things that can be done to become more fluent. Several uncles and cousins of mine stuttered. All of them got "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" published by The Stuttering Foundation of America and worked through the steps over and over diligently and found that they got better and better. One uncle also went to a speech therapist who specialized in treating stuttering. He found that she used that book in her sessions! The book is available on Amazon.com, at www.stutteringhelp.org in the estore, and at many public libraries.

Does stutter-ism class as a disability?

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There are several causes for stuttering. It can be genetic in some families. You can get information and read research articles online or get help from an expert in the country in which you reside.

How do you get rid of stammer?

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Work with a speech therapist, they know what to do to help you stop stammering. Also, stammering may be a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist (Psychiatrists have Medical Degrees). In the mean time, I have heard that if you start to breath out just before you begin vibrating your vocal cords to make sound, that establishes momentum that helps reduce stammering. Good luck!

AnswerSTUTTERING - STAMMERING : The word "stuttering" is mostly used in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The word "stammering" is usually preferred in the United Kingdom, Eire, India and most other Commonwealth countries. Try deliberately slowing your speech. You could try several different talking speeds: 85%, 90%, 95%, and 100% Consider your current rate of speech as being 105%, a rate at which you stutter frequently.

Go back to 85%, then slowly increase, in stages, until you begin to stutter noticeably: then go back to 85%, and work your way up to the rate before you began stuttering at a rate that you find unacceptable. Keep at that rate, for a good while, maybe later, risking stepping it up one more notch; confident that you can always work your way back up from 85% again.

Think of it in terms of modem speeds on your computer: if that speed is set too high for the connection to the ISP, there will be problems. You may well be currently "overclocking" your speech modem: the difference between your brain speed, and the rate at which you are able to speak clearly and distinctly, without stuttering markedly, is the issue. A different suggestion is putting some marbles in your mouth.

Why do you stutter when you talk?

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"What causes stuttering? There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering: genetics ( approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also); child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter); neurophysiology ( recent research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language in different areas of the brain than those who do not stutter); and family dynamics ( high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering). However, there is no consensus on what actually CAUSES stuttering. Stuttering is not CAUSED by a fast-paced lifestyle or by any actions on the part of the family, however, a person who stutters may become anxious due to the above and stutter more due to the tension caused by the anxiety, just as all of us find ourselves having difficulty with speech, actions or thinking when anxious.

Stuttering may occur when a combination of factors comes together and may have different causes in different people. It is probable that what causes stuttering differs from what makes it continue or get worse."

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Being under stress, overly tired, or having any extreme emotion can make stuttering worse or make it start if you are prone to stutter. Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep; try to destress your life as much as possible; try to avoid situations that cause emotions like anger. The Stuttering Foundation is a great source for information and help. They have information for all ages, online videos, free e-books, and downloadable brochures.

Why do children with a stammer or a stutter need to express themselves?

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All children need to express themselves. There is no difference in a child who stutters/stammers and a child who does not. We should be good listeners and allow all children to learn to express their thoughts.

What is slight stutter?

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People refer to someone with a slight stutter as one who doesn't stutter very often in a short period of time. People who stutter on most of their words and who have "blocks" are severe stutterers. The nonprofit Stuttering Foundation of America is your best source for information and help for stuttering.

What are the names of the tests for the biochemical imbalances in the brain that cause people to either stutter or stammer?

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It is not caused by a chemical imbalance. It is sometimes due to genetics. The Stuttering Foundation is a great nonprofit source of information and help.