Stuttering- a speech disorder in which sounds, syllables or words are repeated or prolonged- affects more than 70 million people worldwide. That's 1 percent of the global population. Four times as ...

For an adult who stutters, the mere act of introducing oneself is enough to cause sweaty palms, heart palpitations, and worse. When particular sounds or syllables don't roll easily off the tongue ...

Australian study ignites debate about early stuttering U.S. experts concerned about %27wait and see%27 message Therapists urge early treatment for high-risk children When Bobby Sanders' speech ...

More specifically, we investigate how stuttering develops in children and adults, what are the factors that make some people recover from stuttering while others persist, and how we can improve ...

The results could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for the condition. "Once you open your mind to what stuttering could be, it becomes so much more clear," the Ole Miss researcher said.

There is no cure for a stutter, but there are several steps that can help a person reduce stuttering. These steps include quick tips and long term treatment. Learn about them here.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Treatment for stuttering can have “life-altering” benefits for young people and adults. The problem? Speech therapy is often out of the price range of many New Jersey ...

Finding a new target for treatment. Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects around 1% of adults and between 5% and 10% of children.

The sponsor of a Kentucky bill to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering says former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's activism helped the bill pass.

The results could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for the condition. "Once you open your mind to what stuttering could be, it becomes so much more clear," the Ole Miss researcher said.