How to Overcome Stuttering
It is very important to know that stuttering is a speech disorder not a disease. There are no exact causes of its occurrence. It is good to know that a number of famous personalities are stutterers or have once stuttered. Stuttering can occur in childhood and in other cases, in the adult stage of life. In this case, what can an adult do to overcome this disorder?
If a child suffers from this disorder, it is permissible that the parents are the ones actively seeking solutions. Now if one is an adult and is just experiencing this disorder, be accountable and do not rely on your parents’ help. You may need to get professional assistance which was not made available years ago. You will have to exhaust all resources possible to improve on your speech abilities.
Now the professional you need to consult is what we call a speech language pathologist. An SLP studied and trained to handle any speech disorder. In looking for this kind of professional, make sure to check if he or she has a certificate from ASHA or American Speech Language Hearing Association and has passed the state licensure exam. The SLP will conduct diagnostic exams to be able to provide the patient with the appropriate treatment and therapy.
Seeking professional help can be scary. Do not be consumed with fear. Always keep in mind that stuttering is not a disease. It is a speech disorder that can be treated. Keep an open mind and be positive. This is for your own personal development which is always a good thing.
Set realistic goals for yourself if you are still undergoing treatment. Do not expect to be cured overnight. Practice the drills and techniques that will help you overcome if not minimize stuttering. Keep a moderate pace in talking. This will help minimize repetition of words. When panic sets in, remember to breathe properly. This will calm your nerves and facial muscles.
Observe and learn from your drills. One therapy may not be effective to you. If this is the case then you must discuss this concern to your SLP so that he or she can try other drills and therapies that will suit your condition. Be open to other solutions.
Patience is indeed a virtue that is essential to the treatment of this disorder. No pain - No gain. Nothing was ever achieved overnight. You have to sweat it out. Perseverance and determination are your traits for success. Whenever you encounter setbacks use them to motivate yourself. Remember that you have to please yourself first before others.
They say that beauty is within. Stuttering is not something that will take away the beauty that is innate in you. There are other traits that can outweigh this speech disorder. Your determination, perseverance and patience to overcome this flaw are determinants on what is your character is truly made of. You can still be a successful person even when you have it.
We are not perfect beings. In fact, our flaws and deficiencies make us beautiful and unique beings. We have a choice to be happy or sorrowful or even be remorseful to life. We should not take life too seriously. Learn to laugh at your flaws and do not be too hard on yourself. Love yourself! Embrace your flaws!
I’m not sure about the quality of this information. it seems fairly thorough, but I don’t trust articles written in such poor English. was this article composed by someone whose native language is not English?
For example, the word “permissible: in the following sentence is completely incorrect and makes the sentence non-sensical:
If a child suffers from this disorder, it is permissible that the parents are the ones actively seeking solutions. I think the writer mean “likely,” but I’m not certain.