A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other brain disorders can cause speech that is slow or has pauses or repeated sounds (neurogenic stuttering). Speech fluency can also be disrupted in the context of emotional distress. Speakers who do not stutter may experience dysfluency when they are nervous or feeling pressured.
When should I be concerned about stuttering?
Call your child's healthcare provider if your child: Has stuttering that lasts for more than 6 months. Has a fear of talking.
How do you fix severe stuttering?
A few examples of treatment approaches — in no particular order of effectiveness — include:
- Speech therapy. Speech therapy can teach you to slow down your speech and learn to notice when you stutter. ...
- Electronic devices. ...
- Cognitive behavioral therapy. ...
- Parent-child interaction.
