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Stuttering: Introduction

A speech disorder characterized by interruptions to the flow of speech. These interruptions can involve frequent repetitions of syllables or words or inability to start a word as well as other speech flow interruptions. Stuttering is often worse when a person is nervous. No obvious cause for stuttering has been determined although genetics seem to play a role. Stuttering usually begins during childhood. ...more »

Symptoms of Stuttering

• Stuttering
• Stammering
• Hesitation starting a spoken word
• Repetition of spoken word elements
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Treatments for Stuttering

• Speech therapy
• Watchful waiting - many childhood cases disappear though some remain.
• Treatment of an underlying problem
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Stuttering?

• Failure to diagnose Stuttering
• Hidden causes of Stuttering (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Stuttering

Stuttering: Deaths

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Causes of Stuttering

• Some possible causes of childhood stuttering:
  • Major stress at home
  • Excitement
  • Anxiety
  • Performance anxiety
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More information about causes of Stuttering:

• Triggers for Stuttering
• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Stuttering (3 listings)
• Underlying causes of Stuttering
• Stuttering as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Stuttering

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• Stammering
• Speech disorder
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• Selective mutism
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Stuttering: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
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Research about Stuttering

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Clinical Trials for Stuttering

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Stuttering include:

• Genetic Factors Related to Stuttering - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Dopamine Function in Developmental Stuttering - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Raclopride
• Central Mechanisms in Speech Motor Control Studied With H215O PET - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Radioactive Water
• Characteristics of Idiopathic Familial Speech Disorders - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Genetic Linkage Studies of Stuttering - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 10 Clinical Trials for Stuttering

Statistics for Stuttering

• Medical statistics for Stuttering
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Stuttering
• Death and Mortality statistics for Stuttering
• Society statistics for Stuttering

Stuttering: Broader Related Topics

• Learning disabilities
• Communication disorders
• Speech impairment
• more types...»

Types of Stuttering

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