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What Is Stammering? Note: Information based from the The British Stammering Association "It is an involuntary repetition, prolongation or block which interrupts the normal flow of speech". This describes what is happening but does not tell us anything about how you feel: the shame and embarrassment, the fear and tension, the loss of self-confidence and the sense of frustration. After all, you know exactly what you want to say and may often feel you have something important to add to the conversation, but despite your best efforts, the words will not come out smoothly, normally. What happens when you stammer? - Repeating: Making the same sound lasting long.
For Example: SSSSSSSSSShe or MMMMMMMMMMMMMMe - Prolonging Repeating the same sound over and over again.
For example: D-D-Delight or M-M-My - Blocking: This is when no sound is made and you cant get a word out.
For Example: B (With lips shut) Other than what happens when we stammer different situations can cause stammer: - Tension: This is when your neck and shoulders tighten up causing breathing difficulties and making it hard to speak. - Avoidance: When you avoid a situation or avoid what you want to say. When you have to speak to a large amount of people or someone new. Stammer can also be caused by peoples reactions: - Embarrassment - People laughing at you - Interuptions - People speaking for you - People looking away so breaking eye-contact Other Links to Information on Stammer: Stammering 'best treated early' Stammering Channel 4 help and information Channel 4 Help Me To Speak Stuttering BBC Health - Stammering BSA - Gareth Gates |
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