I was recently asked this question and I got stumped. I am not sure if they need to slow down or what. I heard its a mental problem that people need to work out. I thought it was a great question to try here!
2007-03-10 16:46:29 · 9 answers · asked by gonz 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Well, my brother stutters only when he gets too excited (either happy or angry) and tries to talk too fast. I do the same thing when I get REALLY REALLY REALLY upset. However, I know that that's not the case for all people. Generally though, if you have the person slow down and breathe deep, they won't stutter (at least, not nearly as badly as they had before).
2007-03-10 19:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Andi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is definitely not a mental problem! Read about stuttering at www.stutteringhelp.org. There is no "cure" for stuttering but people who stutter can learn to control it by going to a specialist for therapy. For those who can't afford a speech therapist or who don't live near one who specializes in stuttering, they can get the book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" and with determination, hard work, and practice can become very fluent.
2007-03-11 01:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bud B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both of my boys started school stuttering. Their speech teacher tought them to slow down and take their time when they speak. Also to practice different sounds such as ch,sh, and so fourth. I have been told that its brought on by excitement, mental problem, don't think so, this something you outgrow if you have help, my oldest doesn't stutter anymore.
2007-03-10 18:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by soggybottomscout_25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speach therapists are great for helping with stuttering. Also, Psychiatrists can prescribe a medication - I won't give the name - that helps with stuttering.
2007-03-11 01:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by elimayme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the best cure for people who stutter is speech therapy.
2007-03-10 16:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who stutter don't stutter when they sing. Perhaps almost bursting into song when they are going to speak may be helpful.
2007-03-10 18:58:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
James Earl Jones had a severe stutter.
I don't think you could classify it as a mental "problem". It's a speech disorder. Mel Tillis, Carly Simon ..
Read all about it:
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/stutter.asp
2007-03-10 16:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You got stumped? That's bad.
I think this article can help:
http://www.public-speaking-solutions.com/stuttering.html
2007-03-10 18:15:47 · answer #8 · answered by Sofia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they should take speaking classes
2007-03-10 16:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by crazy girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋