Can humor be a healthy way to address stuttering-related anxiety?

ABSTRACT: The many theories of the cause of stuttering are too numerous to mention. Instead, this article presents a brief background of theories in the ... Stuttering is a type of speech disorder that is marked by the repeated, prolonged, or cessation of speech sounds. Jan 25, 2011 ... A sudden stutter can be caused by a number of things: brain trauma, epilepsy, drug abuse (particularly heroin), chronic depression or even attempted suicide. Therefore, stuttering blocks may not be caused by a lack of ability to speak, but rather by an interference with the natural speaking ability the person already ... Stammering usually starts in young children around the ages of 2 to 5. This is when they're going through rapid changes in their speech and language skills. Stuttering may occur when a combination of factors comes together and may have different causes in different people. It is probable that what causes stuttering ... (Tonight I have homework.) What causes stuttering? The cause of stuttering is unknown, but experts agree it's probably caused by a combination of factors ... Nov 1, 2019 ... What causes stuttering? ... Studies show that stuttering happens when the part of the brain that controls speech doesn't develop correctly. It is ... Feb 7, 2011 ... Stuttering is a neurophysiological problem, not a psychological problem, but what causes it is still a mystery. Healthcare providers don't know the exact cause of stuttering. Developmental stuttering is more common in some families. It may be passed down from parents to ...