psychogenic stuttering

speech disorder

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Psychogenic stuttering is a rare speech disorder characterized by the rapid repetition of initial word sounds. It primarily affects individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma or have a history of mental disorders. Stuttering, in general, is a speech disorder marked by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks of sounds, syllables, or words, disrupting speech fluency. While the exact causes of stuttering are unclear, genetics and environmental factors like stress are thought to play a role. Psychogenic stuttering is one of three primary forms, alongside developmental and neurogenic stuttering.1

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Psychogenic stuttering is a rare condition that appears to occur almost exclusively in individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma or who have a history of mental disorders. This form of stuttering is characterized primarily by the rapid repetition of initial word sounds.
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Psychogenic stuttering is a rare condition that appears to occur almost exclusively in individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma or who have a history of mental disorders. This form of stuttering is characterized primarily by the rapid repetition of initial word sounds.
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