Stuttering is a
communication disorder involving disruptions, or “disfluencies,” in
a person’s speech. The word "stuttering" can be used to
refer either to the specific speech disfluencies that are commonly seen
in people who stutter or to the overall communication difficulty that
people who stutter may experience.
In addition to
producing disfluencies, people who stutter often experience physical
tension and struggle in their speech muscles, as well as embarrassment,
anxiety, and fear about speaking. Together, these symptoms can make it
very difficult for people who stutter to say what they want to say, and
to communicate effectively with others. There are perhaps as many
different patterns of stuttering as there are people who stutter, and
there are many different degrees of stuttering, from mild to
severe.
Stuttering in the Young Child: Facts and Tips is a resource for
parents and teachers that provides information and guidelines for
interacting with children who are exhibiting dysfluency.
Bill Parry's Stuttering Links
http://members.aol.com/wdparry/index.htm
Links to a multitude of sites with information about stuttering
The Journal of Stuttering Therapy, Advocacy, and Research
www.journalofstuttering.com
An online journal focusing on practical stuttering therapy ideas and
current topics in stuttering research
The National Stuttering Association
http://www.westutter.org/
The largest self-help/support organization in the United States
for people who stutter. Their stated mission is to bring
"hope, dignity, support, education, and empowerment to children and
adults who stutter, and their families."
Stuttering Chat Group
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat/
The largest and most active forum designed as an on-line support group for
people who stutter, their friends, relatives, and speech therapists
The Stuttering
Home Page
http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/stutter.html
An information clearinghouse for stuttering-related information on
the web
