Stuttering
Cross-source consensus on Stuttering from 1 sources and 8 claims.
1 sources · 8 claims
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- Stuttering is a speech disorder rather than a language disorder. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- In stuttering, ideas, meanings, and grammar remain present while speech does not come out fluently. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- Anxiety can provoke or worsen stuttering, but it is not the root cause. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- Stuttering involves difficulty in speech production and coordinated vocal-tract control. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- Stuttering is typically treated through speech therapy rather than brain surgery. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- Changing auditory feedback can alter how much a person stutters, which suggests interaction between speech-production and auditory-hearing systems. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- The cause of stuttering is unclear but likely involves brain functions that coordinate speech movements. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces
- Some stuttering involves difficulty initiating an initial vowel or consonant. — Speech, Language, and Brain Interfaces