Stuttering Resources

There are a lot of myths about stuttering, the worst one claiming that stuttering is a mental illness. It’s still belived to be so in by many people in many countries.

Here is a good extract from http://www.speechtherapy.com.au/stuttering.php

Myth		Fact
Stuttering is caused by copying the stuttered speech of other family members.		Stuttering tends to run in families so it is usual to find more than one member of a family who stutters. However, the link is genetic rather than through imitation of someone else’s speech.
People who stutter are nervous and shy .		Some people who stutter are shy - but more often than other people. They are also outgoing, friendly and talkative - the same as anyone else.
Children will grow out of stuttering as they grow older.		Some children do stop stuttering without ever needing therapy from a clinic. However, many will continue to stutter and will require professional help. At present, there are no reliable inidicators to predict which children will recover without help. Consultation with a speech pathologist is required.
Treatment for stuttering is complicated and stuttering cannot be cured.		Is it true than there is no “Magic Pill” that will eliminate stuttering. However, stuttering can be treated very effectively in pre-school children.
Therapy for stuttering is boring, slow and too hard for young children.		Treatment for stuttering is fun, simple, effective and best of all - IT WORKS!

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