Do you or someone you know need help with stammering?
Stammering (also known as stuttering) is a difference in the way some people speak. Everyone's stammer is unique and everyone stammers differently. Did you know:
1% of adults stammer
Someone who stutters might repeat sounds or words e.g. My name is J-J-J-J-John
Someone who stutters might stretch or prolong sounds e.g. Can you read me a sssssstory?
Someone who stutters might silently block where a sound gets stuck e.g. ---------- Can I have .
People who stammer are not nervous or anxious
People can stammer less on some days or in certain situations, and more in others
Lots of people find they stammer more when they are tired
Around 60% of people who stammer have a family member who stammers or used to stammer
Stammering often has a genetic link, meaning it can run in families.
First Community's Adult Speech and Language Therapy team provide:
1:1 therapy to help people manage stammering
Group support
Access to the Surrey & Sussex Stamma Zoom Support Group
Signposting to other support.
You can find out more about First Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy team, including how to make a referral here.