Neurogenic stuttering is an acquired fluency disorder that emerges after damage to the brain. It is linked to neurological events such as strokes, head injuries, or progressive diseases that interfere with the normal control of speech. Unlike developmental stuttering, where there is no confirmed cause, neurogenic stuttering is tied to specific structural or functional changes in the nervous system.
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Definitions, language and common beliefs around stuttering, albeit helpful at times, may also be harmful and limiting. This article aims to give voice to stuttering-inclusive and empowering language and challenge outdated notions and stigma surrounding fluency. This article is for anyone impacted by stuttering: individuals who stutter, their listeners, and the professionals who support them.
Stuttering, Redefined: From Fixing Speech To Honoring The Speaker Read Post »
Just like they say ‘you can’t outrun a bad diet’, you also can’t outperform poor sleep. Your brain requires quality sleep to function optimally, for daily tasks such as: social and professional communication, learning, attention and memory. This article outlines the negative implications of an unrested brain on cognition and successful communication.
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Relapse in stuttering means going back to the previous level of stuttering or sometimes to a higher level of stuttering after achieving a reduction in stuttering. It happens usually after the end of therapy sessions. Along with dysfluencies a person with stuttering might also experience other issues associated with stuttering like secondary behaviours, anxiety and a tendency to avoid speech and speaking situations.
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Although disfluencies and dysfluencies are similar, there are certain differences between them. In this article we will read about disfluencies, dysfluencies and the differences between them.
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Stuttering or stammering is a fluency disorder where there are repetitions, blocks; prolongations during speech. In this article, we will go through how stuttering was perceived and treated during different eras and periods.
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In this article, we’ll explore how self-disclosure can be effectively utilized in both workplace and personal contexts, its benefits, and some best practices to ensure it enhances rather than hinders communication.
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Fluency disorder can be defined as “an interruption in the flow of speaking characterized by atypical rate, rhythm and disfluencies (eg. Repetitions of sounds, syllables, words and phrases; sound prolongations and blocks), which may also be accompanied by excessive tension, speaking avoidance, struggle behaviours and secondary mannerisms” (ASHA, 1993).
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Although fluency disorder is commonly known as a disruption in speech fluency. There are various types and they can be classified into different types based on the type of fluency disruption. There are different ways a fluency disorder can be classified. In this article, we will be focusing on the classification of fluency disorder based on the type of disruptions in the flow of speech.
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Stuttering, a communication disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech, affects millions of individuals worldwide. While there is no shortage of speech therapy options aiming to address and alleviate stuttering, a growing body of research emphasizes the importance of acceptance in the therapeutic process.
How Can I Overcome Stuttering? Through Stuttering Speech Therapy Read Post »
Terminology Mental Health refers to the state of your psychological and emotional well-being. It is a necessary resource for living
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Stuttering is a disruption in the fluency of verbal expression characterized by involuntary audible or silent repetitions or prolongations of sounds or syllables. There is not one cause of stuttering. These are not readily controllable and may be accompanied by other movements or by emotions of a negative nature such as fear, embarrassment or irritation. Strictly speaking stuttering is a symptom, not a disease.
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One of the most damaging things a child with a speech impediment can hear at an early age is that they need to “fix” their speech. Many children who stutter internalize this message and believe they are “broken” in some fundamental way.
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Some people who stutter are so good at masking their struggle with fluid speech that you would never know they stuttered.
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The real problem with stuttering is actually non-stutterers. Let’s put the blame where it’s due.
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As most of us know by now or at least have heard something about it, USA President Joe Biden stutters. He has struggled with stuttering his whole life.
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Often people mistake stuttering for typical dysfluencies. We all have dysfluencies at one point or another and this should not be confused with stuttering. A stutter is diagnosed by an SLP assessment looking at the types of dysfluencies the person is presenting, how often these dysfluencies occur, at what moments does the person stutter most (conversation, reading, single words), and how does the person react to their stuttering.
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Silence is an uncomfortable experience for many speakers in today’s fast paced world. We often feel pressure to fill these moments with meaningless words such as “um” and “uh” instead of recognizing the important and impactful role that silence can play in our daily interactions. So, how can you learn to slow down and harness the quiet power of pausing?
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Stuttering, refers to speech characterized by an abnormally high frequency of stoppages. Such stoppages in the flow of speech — or disfluencies—may come in the form of involuntary repetitions of sounds, syllables (beats), words, sound elongations, blocks or pauses. How is it caused? Why does it happen?
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Avoidance and struggle are both typical experiences for people who stutter. Leaning in and embracing stuttering can often have surprising and far-reaching effects on their lives.
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This blog post is helpful for both people who stutter and people who are interested in supporting someone who stutters. Many FAQs are addressed and elaborated upon.
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Why We Use Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Adults Who Stutter: We embrace counseling strategies in most of our treatment programs here at Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapy. Accordingly, the recent research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy feels like a huge win for us, psychology+speech-language pathology advocates. Here is the scoop on this new therapy for adults who stutter within an infographic.
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With out intervention, dysfluency disorders often continue into adulthood and can significantly affect an individual’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Adolescents and teens who stutter while speaking often try to conceal their difficulty by rearranging words in sentences, pretending to forget their thoughts mid-sentence, or by not speaking much at all
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