What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder involving disruptions, or "disfluencies," in a person’s speech. The word "stuttering" can be used to refer either to the specific speech disfluencies that are commonly seen in people who stutter or to the overall communication difficulty that people who stutter may experience. In addition to producing disfluencies, people who stutter often experience physical tension and struggle in their speech muscles, as well as embarrassment, anxiety, and fear about speaking. Together, these symptoms can make it very difficult for people who stutter to say what they want to say, and to communicate effectively with others. There are perhaps as many different patterns of stuttering as there are people who stutter. And there are many different degrees of stuttering, from mild to severe. Where Can I Find More Information and Help? The following organizations offer a wealth of information and support: National Stuttering Assocation: www.WeStutter.org The Stuttering Foundation of America: www.stutteringhelp.org American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering.htm The Stuttering Homepage: www.StutteringHomePage.com The British Stammering Assocation: www.stammering.org The Callier Center at the University of Texas at Dallas: www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter |
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