What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder

Experts highlight causes and impacts of stuttering

Stuttering | Family Doctor

Not all people who stutter do so noticeably. Many people stutter “covertly,” meaning they use tricks and avoidance behaviors such as inserting interjections to postpone saying a difficult word. Those who conceal their stuttering often report great fear related to speaking and can definitely benefit from speech therapy. Stuttering is confusing! The more you try to be fluent, the more you may find yourself struggling. When comfortable and free to speak openly, many people stutter less. We have wor

Speech Therapy for Adults | American Institute for Stuttering