Eminash:
House,

Does anyone know effective therapies for severe stammering for an adult?

Eminash:
House,

Does anyone know effective therapies for severe stammering for an adult?

Brigadier7:
what type of stammering are you talking about! There are basically three types of stammering I.e the one. With Repetition of words and syllables like I...I...I am am am Bri...Bri..Bri..Bri. Ga..Ga...dieer.... Or the one with BLOCKs also called Speech block? !is Where words Would just refuse to come outThe last when there is Uneven prolonging of Speech like..My nammmmmmme issssssssss Brrrrrrrriiiiggaaaddier!! Am a Stutter too and have got the Speech Block type! Stammering/Stutter from all my researches basically has no CURE but SELF Therapy is the Key! Tell me your type of stuttering before I go further!

Eminash:


I am of the blocking type. That's silent blocks.

Brigadier7:
that's the type have got too!! I must also ask! Do you stutter when you r alone?? Most block type of stuttering is caused by anxiety! Most ppl with the block type of stutter don't get blocks wen talking alone in let's say in a close empty room!!??

Eminash:

No I don't stutter when alone. But it's not anxiety. I think they've begun to identity genes that predispose people to stutter, and even the differences between a stammerer's brain and a fluent one in the brain regions responsible for speech. Certainly not anxiety but there may be some fear of stammering which increases the likelihood one would stammer. I'm looking for any techniques someone has used to successfully control their stutter.

tuto:
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Loisemm:
Like already said, one way to reduce stuttering is to talk a bit more slowly. I have tried it and it works (thats when I actually remember). Another way is to be as relaxed as possible and try to always be prepared ahead of speeches or discussions. All in all, dont think too much about it and with time it will reduce. Mine has drastically reduced. Some days, I don't even remember I used to stammer till I actually stammer.

Brigadier7:
there are many techniques somebodi can use but my bro! The truth is THEY ARE DiFFicult TO ADOPT AS ADULTs!! One of the ways is to talk AS SLOW AS POSSIBLe!! Its easier said than done! Wen you have been used to a particular way of talking, its difficult to change exp as Adult! But we just have to try! Everyday is a challenge in our lives as stutters!!

Eminash:

I would think that the slow talking approach technically called "easy onset technique" made famous by Dr Martin Swartz will be more suited for stammering types that are repetitive. That indicates the person is trying to force the words out. But for silent blocks I doubt this would be effective

Brigadier7:
You correct! Isn't too effective for Blocks!!am Still searching for effective techniques though! Do well to let me know wehn you come across any techniques for block!

Eminash:

Well "the McGuire program" that holds in South Africa teaches stammerers to overcome blocks. It's pretty expensive.

Brigadier7:
have seen it!!really expensive though

Eminash:

They're establishing a stuttering treatment centre at the university of Ibadan in collaboration with a US varsity. They'll use drugs to treat stammering.

Brigadier7:
really?? When are they starting??

Eminash:

I don't know yet when they're starting, and will find out.

Brigadier7:
okay bro! Are you planning on attending too?

Eminash:

Certainly. Speech is a very crucial part of human social life. So speech impediments impact negatively on quality of life.

Eminash:

Certainly. Speech is a very crucial part of human social life. So speech impediments impact negatively on quality of life.

florinodlan:
I have a Son who stammers a lot and in 100 level going to 200 level in a nigerian university in Ogun state. He is currently on vacation. I need a speech therapist for him to assist but did not know of any for now. I would be glad if any good one can be introduced so as to get him diagonised for proper treatment if any.