Is it possible to treat stuttering in adults?
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I had stuttering and was 99 percent cured in 5 minutes when I was 20. \nI was put on a machine like a walkman that had earphones and (this is the magic bit) played static / white noise in my ears whenever I spoke. \nThis was a revelation for me. \nIt seems that stuttering is normally the fear of the sound of your own voice and, when you can not hear your own voice in a conversation, the brain reverts to so called normal operating parameters. \nTry to get one of these items. The one I tried had Russian writing on it. This was 20 years ago. \nA half decent electrican would be able to make one out of an unwanted Ipod or old walkie-talkie. Please tell me in the fullness of time if this approch to the problem works for your friend. Thanks.
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Homeopathy:-\nStammering mostly happens due to the lack of confidence and can be treated by the following remedies:-\n\n1.ACONITE in CM just one does\n\nand if the above doesnt works for some reason:-\n1.ACONITE 200 \n2.STRAMONIUM 200\nJust once a day at bedtime.\nReport Back with  your conditions and progress after three days.\nTake Care and God Bless !
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No it doesn't. Stuttering is a condition that is already inherent in the brain as a learned speech impediment with roots in the brain's processing centers and people usually develop a stutter early in life. Marijuana could effect the stuttering of a person, make it worse or whatever, but it doesn't cause it.
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There is much debate about this, but generally lanuage leraning can occur at any age, depending on learning style and motivation. Adults will com with prior experiences which may hinder or help, while children come in clean. As well, children''s brain learning language differently that the adult brain.\n\nHere is a good article written mainly for educators:\nhttp://www.language-learning-advisor.com/age-and-language-learning.html\n\nHere is an anecdotal, my father learned English when he was 25 and he speaks it perfectly now for the past 40 years. His German is rusty now.
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talk to an adult you trust...they may have ideas
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Since you didn't realize I was being sincere with my answer on David Duke, I want to let you know that I don't joke when it comes to children...so the below is sincere.\n\nEcholalia presents in many types of patients, and for a number of reasons.  However, echolalia in very young children is a natural means of learning speech.  In older children it sometimes presents along with a diagnosis of autism.  Echolalia is at times present with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.\n\nDoes the child simply repeat words or phrases that are spoken to him/her?\n\nDoes he/she present with symptoms of echophraxia? This is imitation of characteristics/movement of another person.  My 4-year-old daughter presents with echophraxia/echolalia, yet as she gets older this is disappearing.  She appears to be a normal child.\n\nI have often thought of autism as being a disorder than can be paliated by therapeutic approaches, however, it appears that in this approach, one treats behaviors as well.  There are several approaches to treating echolalia.  Apparently, therapists believe that echolalia is somehow intrinsically rewarding to the autistic child and don't attempt to mitigate.  However, research has come up with some approaches to treat echolalia.  I provide a link below that looks very interesting.\n\nPallalia is normally a symptom of Parkinson's Disease (PD).  Is there an elderly person staying with you? If so, I'm really sorry.  It can be very hard on your nerves when this symptom is pronounced.  I suppose stutternig could also be part of an autistic's symptoms, but I'm afraid that I can't help with that.  Best Regards.
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I know how ya feel it sucks, It's really frustrating. It's really weired. you may stutter to some people and not to others, or some words and not others. And if you change the word, some times you can't say that word and the word you changed it for you can say now. My advice is talk more to people, start with safe environments or people you feel safe with. And who cares if you do stutter, don't hide it. good luck.
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go to the doctor...could be adult add
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http://www.stutteringhelp.org
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Stammering is a learned developmental disorder. Some specialists believe that stammering develops from the normal mistakes all children make when learning to speak ("normal dysfluencies"). While most children can pick themselves up after a stumble, some children get into a vicious cycle of trying harder to talk, tensing their speech-production muscles too much, and getting more stuck.\n\n Adults who stutter will often have the condition for life, with only medium term relief available through hypnosis
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No, but it can be treated with therapy, meds or both... but you never rid it completly.
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Well, since the experts can't even agree that such a thing as split personality disorder exists, treatment is a difficult issue.  The first thing to know is that "hearing voices" and split personality are two different things.  "Hearing voices" is a symptom of schizophrenia which can be controlled through medication (but never cured)-- and you can go on to lead a relatively normal although marginalized life.  Split personality disorder is thought to be caused by trauma in childhood.  Usually something so horrible happens that a defense mechanism is created to keep the child personality from having to deal with it.\n\nTreatment would involve medication for anxiety/depression that usually go with it and EXTENSIVE therapy.  Several times a week, several different types, the purpose of which would be to uncover the trauma that cause the schism.  Once the nature of the personalities are understood the patient and therapist can work toward resolving the issues.  \n\nWith comprehensive treatment it is possible to live a normal life and have outpatient treatment.  You might never have to be hospitalized, but you better hope to god you have insurance that will cover it because the state/fed won't.  There is no public help for the mentally ill, period.
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Check out the web site for The Stuttering Foundation of America.  They have online videos and brochures for all ages.  Their books are also sent free to any public library.  Check your library and if they don't have them, tell them to contact the Foundation to get some.  Here are some tips from the foundation on using the telephone that can be adapted to speaking in public:\n\nPractice should help you to feel happier.\nTalk about what it is that you fear happening and what you can do about it. \nOpenly admit that you stutter. This may be very difficult if you have avoided talking about it all your life. Practice talking about your stuttering. Many people have said that talking about it has reduced their anxiety and fear. \nGive others the benefit of the doubt. If they know you stutter then they are prepared to expect some silences. \nFinally practice, practice, practice.
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go to www.apa.org (if you are americam) or www.bps.org (if you are english) and click on 'find a psychologist'.\n\nThey will find some in your area, and you will know these psychologists are properly qualified. Even if there is not specifically a speech therapist mentioned, ring one of the psychologits listed in your area up and ask for a recommendation...\n\nTreatment for stammering/speech disorders are quite effective, so all the best!
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that depends I assume there is some delay to correct. We would need to know the challange (dislexia, speech?} or the symptoms if the cause is not yet known
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No, not yet.  However, here has been a breakthrough at Harvard (see link below, click on Genetic Breakthrough) which is cause for hope.\n\nMy son also has this disorder.  If you would like to discuss Tourettes, please feel free to email me through this web site or contact me through my family web site.\n\nBlessings to you....
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www.studyspanish.com\n\nMy 5th grade spanish teacher gave me this site and I've used it ever since, (I'm out of school now).  Other than that, practice as much as you can in a real life situation, took me about 2 years of speaking it with natives before I really could hold a "non-stuttering" conversation.