Can stuttering problems be cured?
Adults and children who have stuttering problems can learn to speak more fluently; to manage their lives so as to reduce factors such as fatigue, which may trigger stuttering; and to respond to fluency lapses in a way that strengthens their self-concepts. Learning to manage their stuttering by what they think and do gives people freedom from the feelings of victimization that are commonplace with individuals who haven’t accomplished this. Adopting mental constructs and behaviors enhancing interpersonal communication and socialization is, indeed, a form of “cure.” The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and The Stuttering Foundation of America make available lists of speech therapists interested in working with people with stuttering problems.
