Monday, August 31, 2009

Stuttering Management And Finding The Solutions

By Marc Marseille

The main characteristic of stuttering is the inability to pronounce a word through its entirety. Trying to properly manage a stuttering problem has to begin with knowing the characteristics of stuttering.

Many words that have more than one syllables such as "statistics" often create issues for stutterers to pronounce. The fear of certain words will elevate the possibilities of stuttering every time the word is used.

Pausing between words and sentences is another sign of stuttering. These pauses which are normally not visible amongst non-stutterers can be caused by the anticipation of a possible stutter. Instead of stuttering, stutterers will simply pause.

Long pauses can also be attributed to the times when a stutterer may seem distant when attempting to finish a sentence. These pauses can last so long that a totally different word is uttered instead.

Managing stuttering in children older then 3 years old is totally different than toddlers. Older kids can develop extreme cases of speech impediment if the problem is not properly managed at a certain age.

When a problem becomes more than just struggling to pronounce a few words, parents must realize the need of a solution fast. Feet stomping in order to speak can often point to problems that may require special assistance.

Extreme cases where a child is stuttering very frequently can cause frustration and self pity. These feelings can quickly escalate to depression if they are not given serious attention. Stuttering management is mandatory at these stages.

Becoming familiar with stuttering and its characteristics can go a long way in finding a solution. The earlier a problem is detected the better chance of solving the issues and helping a loved one become fluent in their speech patterns. - 16890

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