Stuttering is an impediment that affects fluency of speech. It can begin during childhood and last well into one’s adult years.

What causes stuttering?

Stuttering can be caused by different things:

• Genetics
• Language and speech development when young
• Neurophysiology (stuttering can occur after a head injury or stroke)
• Anxiety (although emotional trauma doesn’t always cause stuttering)

How is it diagnosed?

Stuttering can be diagnosed by a speech therapist. If you suspect your child stutters, it’s important to seek help and treatment as soon as possible.

Almost 70 million people worldwide stutter. There are ways to treat and control stuttering through speech therapy and breathing exercises, but there is no definite cure.

This video also gives us insight into stuttering in a funny, yet informative way.

Marelize Wilke