iStutter Center

70 million people globally are estimated to stutter. Approximately 5% of children go through a period of stuttering. Of these, 1% is left with persistent stuttering. Stuttering is considered a communication disorder. A person who stutters (PWS) experiences a feeling of loss of control on his/her speech, in which, despite know[ing] precisely what s/he wishes to say (...) is unable to say [it] because of an involuntary repetition, prolongation or cessation of a sound (World Health Organization, 2007). These experiences may generate negative thoughts or emotions associated with communication that can have a profound impact on PWS communicative attitude and quality of life. Unfortunately, many PWS, in different places worldwide, cannot find appropriate treatment. Oftentimes, they are led to believe (by widespread myths, prejudice and misinformation) that stuttering cannot be efficiently managed. They become convinced that, contrarily to everyone else, they are not allowed to aim high ...