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  1. Stuttering - Wikipedia

    The sensation of losing control and anticipation of a stutter can lead people who stutter to react in different ways including behavioral and cognitive reactions.

  2. Stuttering - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 2, 2024 · People who stutter know what they want to say, but they have a hard time saying it. For example, they may repeat or stretch out a word, a syllable, or a consonant or vowel sound. Or they …

  3. Stuttering: What It Is, Causes, Treatment & Types - Cleveland Clinic

    Dec 14, 2022 · Adults who stutter are twice as likely to develop similar conditions and three times more likely to develop personality disorders. Diagnosis and treatment for mental health conditions can help …

  4. Stuttering and Cluttering

    Talking to people can be hard if you stutter. You may get stuck on certain words or sounds, feel tense or uncomfortable, or even change words to avoid stuttering.

  5. What Is Stuttering? | Causes, Types & Evidence-Based Treatment

    Stuttering is a natural variation in speech characterized by interruptions—known as disfluencies —in the timing and flow of spoken language. These may appear as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks of …

  6. What Is Stuttering? Diagnosis & Treatment | NIDCD

    Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions in speech known as blocks. An individual who stutters exactly knows what …

  7. Stuttering: Symptoms, Causes, and More - Verywell Health

    Jul 15, 2024 · The causes of stuttering are not clearly understood, but evidence suggests that atypical brain wiring—not underlying anxiety—is the root cause. Although there isn't a cure for stuttering, …

  8. Understanding Stuttering | UMass Memorial Health

    Many successful people navigate life with a stutter every day, and there are treatments available. What is a stutter? Stuttering is a disorder that affects the flow and rhythm of your speech. People who …

  9. Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter

    We provide free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. Parents of Preschoolers

  10. What Is Stuttering? - Boston University

    Individuals who stutter often report feeling stuck and/or reacting to anticipatory fear of stuttering by using patterns of avoidance. Stuttering can lead to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or fear of speaking.