Speech therapy in Amritsar
Speech therapist in Amritsar
Stuttering
Stuttering is defined as interruptions in forward flow of speech .A fluent speech is produced when the speaker is focused on what to speak, not on how to speak.
When the speaker is more focused on how to speak then what to speak, then the speech become non fluent or interrupted.
The interruptions in the forward flow of speech are
-phrase repetitions
Ex. my name my name is ayush.
-word repetitions
Ex. my name name is ayush.
- part word repetitions
Ex. M-m-my name is a-a-ayush.
- prolongation-stretching of sound for longer duration.
Ex. My nnnnnname is ayush.
-pauses
Ex. My_(complete silence) name is ayush.
-Blocks
Causes of stuttering
Genetic- the child who has family history of stuttering have more chances of developing stuttering in their childhood.
Environmental factors- the child who has -more speech demands than their capacities, complex speech is used by their family, fast rate of speech are more likely to develop stuttering.
Psychological factors- The persons who are not psychologically well or has sensitive nature are more likely to develop stuttering.
Treatment
If you or anybody around you have stuttering then there is good news for you . Stuttering can be treated by speech therapy.
Who provides speech therapy
Speech therapist
