Can Stuttering Be Treated?
Problems with rhythm and timing during speech prevent stutterers from speaking fluently. Stuttering is the condition where the natural flow of speech is disrupted by pauses, repetitions, and prolongations of certain syllables or words. This disorder, which usually appears at an early age (2-6), can rarely manifest in adulthood. Stuttering is more common in males; however, it is more severe in females.
While stuttering can improve on its own, treatment may also be needed for the resolution of the problem.
Primarily caused by environmental factors, stuttering can also be triggered by structural disorders of cognitive or physical origin. The most important factor leading to stuttering is intense anxiety. Worry and anxiety are reflective emotional defenses that manifest in stressful environments. Factors such as pressure in the family environment, overcontrolling parents, domestic violence, divorce, and fear of circumcision lead to stuttering. When these problems are resolved, it has been observed that stuttering disappears spontaneously in adolescents at a rate of up to 80%. It is a disorder whose severity increases in social environments. When alone, the mind does not feel pressured; however, when speaking in front of a group or communicating with a crowd, the feeling of social anxiety increases stuttering. The family's correct approach plays a significant role in the treatment of stuttering; stuttering is an expression resulting from a lack of confidence and morale. It is a communication disorder caused by emotions such as fear, excitement, and shame.
Through behavioral and cognitive therapies, the aim is to decipher and treat psychological illnesses that accompany stuttering and worsen the disorder in the patient, as well as traumatic experiences. Breathing and diction exercises are performed to reduce the anxiety that triggers the speech disorder. The success rate in stuttering treatment is extremely high.
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