{"id":24,"date":"2018-07-12T10:02:31","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T14:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2024-06-20T14:13:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:13:46","slug":"what-is-stuttering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/what-is-stuttering\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Stuttering?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stuttering is characterized by the typical flow of speech being interrupted by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (llllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables. It is a neurobiological variation of speech with a strong genetic component, but no known singular cause.\u00a0 Individuals who stutter often report feeling stuck and\/or reacting to anticipatory fear of stuttering by using patterns of avoidance. \u00a0Stuttering can lead to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or fear of speaking. <\/span><\/p>\n

Facts about Stuttering:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Neurological Basis<\/strong>: Stuttering is believed to have a neurological basis, with differences in brain activity observed in people who stutter compared to those who do not.<\/li>\n
  2. Genetic Component<\/strong>: Stuttering often runs in families, suggesting a genetic component.<\/li>\n
  3. Variability<\/strong>: The presentation of stuttering can vary widely from person to person and can fluctuate in different situations. If you’ve met one person who stutters, you’ve met one person who stutters!<\/li>\n
  4. Early Onset<\/strong>: Stuttering typically begins in early childhood, between the ages of 2 and 6.<\/li>\n
  5. By the Numbers:<\/strong>\u00a0More than 70 million people worldwide stutter, about 1 percent of the population.\u00a0In the United States, there are more than three million Americans who stutter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Myths about Stuttering:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Nervousness Causes Stuttering<\/strong>: It is a myth that stuttering is caused by nervousness or anxiety. While these factors can exacerbate stuttering, they are not the root cause.<\/li>\n
    2. Stuttering Can Be Cured<\/strong>: Stuttering is complex and (depending on age) can require long-term management and therapy.<\/li>\n
    3. People Who Stutter Are Less Confident<\/strong>: Stuttering does not reflect a person\u2019s confidence or social skills. People who stutter can be just as confident and socially adept as those who do not.<\/li>\n
    4. Ignoring Stuttering Will Make It Go Away<\/strong>: Ignoring stuttering or avoiding talking about it does not help. Early intervention and open communication are important for successful management.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Stuttering is characterized by the typical flow of speech being interrupted by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (llllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables. It is a neurobiological variation of speech with a strong genetic component, but no known singular cause.\u00a0 Individuals who stutter often report feeling stuck and\/or reacting to anticipatory […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5825,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5825"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":217,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24\/revisions\/217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/stuttering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}