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Stuttering is a speech condition that disrupts the normal flow of speech. Fluency means having an easy and smooth flow and rhythm when speaking. With stuttering, the interruptions in flow happen often and cause problems for the speaker. Other names for stuttering are stammering and childhood-onset fluency disorder.
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. ...
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Stuttering symptoms may include:
Researchers continue to study the underlying causes of developmental stuttering. A combination of factors may be involved.
Stuttering that happens in children while they're learning to speak is called developmental stuttering. Possible causes of developmental stuttering include:
After an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist, you can work together to decide on the best treatment. Many different methods are available to treat children and adults who stutter. Because problems and needs vary, a method — or combination of methods — that's helpful for one person may not work as well for another person.
Treatment may not get rid of all stuttering, but it can teach skills that help you or your child:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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