Stuttering is the interruption of speech fluency with word, syllable and sound repetitions, extensions and blocks. In some cases, involuntary behaviors called secondary behavior may accompany stuttering. Secondary behaviors; It manifests itself with movements such as shaking legs, shaking arms, hitting something, and blinking.
How common is stuttering?
7-8% of children who stutter rate is seen. While most of these children recover without intervention (spontaneous recovery), some of them become chronic and continue into adulthood. The incidence of stuttering in boys is 4 times higher than in girls.
In which situations does stuttering increase or decrease?
Stuttering can naturally follow a fluctuating picture without a cause. It can also increase and decrease in different locations and conditions. For example; As it feels comfortable, it may decrease when talking with family or friends, with small children and babies, and with pets, as well as when talking on the phone, with newly met people, in presentation or conference environments, the fluency may become worse. Depending on psychological factors, existing stuttering increases and decreases.
At what age does stuttering occur?
Stuttering is examined in 2 groups. Stuttering, which is called 'developmental stuttering' that occurs in younger age groups, can generally occur between the ages of 2-5 or can be seen in later periods (for example, after starting primary school). It is due to disease or brain damage and is called 'acquired stuttering'.
Why does stuttering occur?
The cause of stuttering is not yet known, but its causes are associated with many theories. speech disorder. However, it is frequently seen in cases of family history and genetic transmission is known. Results recorded by many neuroimaging methods reveal some neurophysiological differences in individuals with stuttering.
When to Consult a Speech and Language Therapist?
Children, 2 very fast between the ages of 4 and 4� They show a language development. In this period, a speech called normal fluency is observed in most of the children. Families cannot easily distinguish between normal runny and stuttering at this age. Is it normal fluency by referring to a speech and language therapist? Or stuttering? The question should be answered, and in cases of fluency that lasts longer than 6 months, a specialist should be consulted without losing time.
Who Can Do Stuttering Therapy?
Stuttering in adults and children Speech and language therapists provide treatment for dysfluency disorders. Speech and language therapists can provide guidance to other occupational groups if there are areas that need support in other branches, after evaluating them.
Which stuttering is permanent?
7 out of every 100 children. -8 of them have stuttering. Stuttering can disappear spontaneously between the ages of 2 and 5 years. It is not possible to predict in which situations stuttering may be permanent. After stuttering occurs, it is necessary to consult a speech and language therapist without delay. may decrease. For example, stuttering may decrease while talking with people he knows, while talking to himself and pets; stuttering may increase in phone calls, strangers, and crowded environments. The environment in which the person lives and the variability of emotions affect stuttering.
What to Do When You Hear Your Child Stuttering?
Your child stutters First of all, families who detect stuttering should behave like a normal situation and not draw attention to stuttering. During the first 6 months and 1 year of the stuttering period, families should definitely not reveal the situation about speech fluency to the child. However, families should not ignore the situation if the child realizes that they are stuck on their own. Once the child is initiated into the therapy process, If each child is not aware of their snagging yet, studies are carried out to raise awareness about snagging. Because if the child cannot recognize fluent and non-fluent speech, he cannot provide more fluent speech by controlling the stuttering in his own speech. Another important factor is that while the child has problems with himself due to the stuttering, parents' ignoring the situation can make the child feel bad. During the evaluation, risk factors that cause stuttering to persist are determined. If we do not mention the presence of risk factors, the family may be asked to follow up with a speech therapist. If the stuttering does not go away on its own within this period, therapy is started directly.
How to Treat Stuttering?
There are various types of stuttering based on the person's age, stuttering type, stuttering severity and needs. There are different types of therapy available. Our aim in stuttering therapies is to choose the most appropriate therapy method that will enable the person to control their stuttering.
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