Question 1

what is best treatment for stammering? are there exercises i can do to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Be patient &amp; keep : your  home environment calm. Currently, Speech/Language Therapists  for adults who stutter/stammer address learning to slow down speech, regulate  breathing &amp; gradually go from single-syllable responses to longer words &amp; more complex sentences. SLT's &amp; psychologists  also address the anxiety a person who stammers feels when speaking. Long-term efficacy of electronic devices has not been proven

Question 2

my 2.8 year old daughter has suddenly started stammering.what is the cure for this.pls advice.

Accepted Answer

Common issue: This is a common transient issue at this age.If it lasts more than 6m i would seek professional help with a speech pathologist. Most will transition through this stage in a few months.

Question 3

why i am stammering?

Accepted Answer

Stress: You are probably under stress . See a psychologist, or psychiatrist.You can also use the help of a speech therapist.

Question 4

what causes stammering?

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We are not sure.: But once it starts anxiety adds to the problem. You should seek out a speech therapist who specializes in this area. There are many skills to lessen the stammer but none stop it completely. A great movie to see is "the king's speech" about king george the v of england. This was the very beginining of speach therapy and we have elaborted on the skills he was taught then.

Question 5

how to reduce stammering?

Accepted Answer

Find a Speech Pathol: Speech pathologists are often found affiliated with rehabilitation centers or in teaching programs at university centers. Their training focuses on the complexity of speech & language development & methods to help those with difficulty refine & improve their skill in this area. Your pcp may be able to identify local sources you can work with.

Question 6

is it possible to improve stammering?

Accepted Answer

"Hammer" the stammer: Sure stammering can improve with speech therapy.

Question 7

how can i help my son stop stammering?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: If kid is 2-3 yo try to ignore it as this is a common transitional stage for some & self corrects. If 4-5 or older you can get help from the "child find " programs operated by schools. In the older child this benefits from professional help. For decades, public schools have had programs for locating & treating kids with speech & language problems.These are available even if they attend private sch.

Question 8

why would i stammer when i read out loud?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: You are nervous.Need to be taught relaxation techniques by a trained therapist.

Question 9

is there any medication to cure stammering?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: The effectiveness of pharmacological agents, such as benzodiazepines, anti-convulsants, anti-depressants, antipsychotic and antihypertensive medications, and Dopamine antagonists in the treatment of stuttering has been evaluated in studies involving both adults and children. A new drug named pagoclone, was found to be well-tolerated with only minor side-effects of headache and fatigue reported.

Question 10

is there any medicine that causes stammering?

Accepted Answer

Few were mention: Epileptic drugs, antidepressants-*antipsychotics--phenothiazine family, antipsychotics--phenothiazine family and tranquilizers/sleeping were mention they may induce stammering.

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