What is it caused by?
The true cause of stuttering (also known as stammering) has indeed been one difficult to determine. However, stuttering is found to have a strong familial genetic link, and males are four times more likely to stutter than females.
Stuttering (Fluency Disorders)
Signs & Symptoms
A person may be stuttering if he/she demonstrates any of the following signs or symptoms:
- sound, word, part-word or phrase repetitions
- blocks at the start of words
- sound prolongations
- uncontrolled exhalations during speech
- frequent injections of fillers (e.g. "umm...", "aah"... etc.)
-extraneous head/body movements (e.g. head jerks,
shoulder shrugs)
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“Stuttering contributes to a negative psycho-social impact on individuals, limiting their opportunities at careers and job interviews as well as their performance in presentations.
Some individuals become withdrawn and develop a fear towards communicating with others. A sense of isolation often develops. As a result of their speech impediment, some may choose careers that do not require much human interaction, although this may not be their true preference.”
To find out more or engage Quantum Lip for a Fluency assessment, kindly email or call us.
To find out more or engage Quantum Lip for a Fluency assessment, kindly email or call us.
