Stuttering and Stammering
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Do you recognise these symptoms:
● lacking fluency in speech ?
● having very hesitant speech ?
● regularly repeating words ?
● stretching out sounds at the beginning of words ?
● getting blocked and unable get the words out ?
● getting very nervous when having to speak ?
● avoiding situations where speaking is required ?
Speech is such a key element to a happier and fuller life, that any difficulties experienced in this area will severely limit a person's social, educational and work life. Stuttering mostly involves three areas:
● How the person processes sounds in the brain;
● How the person breathes;
● How much the person anticipates stuttering and the level of self-esteem and confidence.
Stuttering is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and it often also involves involuntary silent pauses (blocks) in which the stutterer is unable to produce any sounds. About 5% of all children will at some point show signs of stuttering, but many recover naturally within a short space of time. About 1% of the adult population suffers from mild to severe stuttering. Children or adults that stutter are severely disadvantaged in life. It affects self-esteem and confidence and impacts on social contacts, educational achievements and career prospects. There is currently no medication or medical intervention to overcome stuttering, but the right combination of behavioural and sensory interventions can reduce stuttering to such an extend that others can no longer perceive the effects.
When stuttering is observed in young children it is important to assess if this is likely to be a developmental stage of short duration or the onset of a more severe speech disorder. It is much easier to help a young child overcome stuttering than it is with older children, teenagers or adults. Early intervention avoids the establishment of bad habits, avoidance techniques or a reduction in self-esteem and confidence. The SAS Auditory Activation method is particularly suited for young children as it involves passive listening to specially altered music, speech and sounds that impact on the brain's ability to process speech.
Older children, teenagers and adults that stutter mostly suffer from low self-esteem and poor confidence and they may have feelings of anxiety, frustration, anger, helplessness and embarrassment in certain situations. These clients will also be provided with exercises to alter their breathing habits and coaching programmes to build confidence.
The five senses – hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste – plus our sense of balance and where our body is in the space around us (proprioception) all contribute to how we learn and develop. How the brain receives, filters, processes and interprets the signals from these senses determines how we perceive reality and how we react, behave and express ourselves. The SAS methods are specifically designed to strengthen sensory processing and improve inter-hemispheric synchronisation and communication. The structured training and coaching programmes improve speech & pronunciation, reading & writing, attention & understanding and lead to better behavioural, social and emotional expression.
If you are interested in overcoming limitations, boosting achievement and creating a happier life, then find out how SAS is helping children and adults of all abilities become more successful:
► The SAS Methodology – what it does and how it works;
► SAS Research – client profile and feedback;
► The SAS Programmes – the services we offer;
► The SAS Centres – where you can find us;
► The People behind SAS – get to know us better.
► Download the booklet "Sometimes I just stutter", a book for children between the ages of 7 and 12.