STUTTERING BY: KENISHA MOORE

What is Stuttering?   Stuttering is a speech disorder in which sounds, syllables, or words are repeated or last longer than normal. These problems cause a break in the flow of speech (called disfluency).

What Causes Stuttering? & How do I get rid of it? The cause of stuttering is not known, however extensive research is being done in search of new information about this disorder.

Two Types of Stuttering Developmental stuttering Developmental stuttering occurs in young children while they are still learning speech and language skills. It is the most common form of stuttering. Some scientists and clinicians believe that developmental stuttering occurs when children’s speech and language abilities are unable to meet the child’s verbal demands. Developmental stuttering also runs in families. In 2010, for the first time, NIDCD researchers isolated three genes that cause stuttering. More information on the genetics of stuttering can be found in the research section of this fact sheet. Neurogenic stuttering Neurogenic stuttering may occur after a stroke, head trauma, or other type of brain injury. With neurogenic stuttering, the brain has difficulty coordinating the different components involved in speaking because of signaling problems between the brain and nerves or muscles.

It appears as if there is a timing problem in the communication of signals from the brain to the speech mechanism. This 'glitch' results in a tightening or closure of the vocal cords. Because of this tightening in the throat, breathing and mouth movements become forced and labored.

SpeechEasy : How It Works Speech Easy is similar in appearance to a hearing aid. However, rather than amplifying sound, Speech Easy alters sounds that go through the device so that you hear your voice at a slight time delay and at a different pitch. The purpose of the delay and pitch change is to recreate a natural phenomenon known as the “choral effect.” The choral effect occurs when your stutter is dramatically reduced or even eliminated when you speak or sing in unison with others. This choral effect has been well documented for decades and Speech Easy utilizes it in a small, wearable device that can be used in everyday life.

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