What Causes Stuttering?

Stress

While stress itself does not cause stuttering, it can exacerbate it. A stressful event can be considered a trigger to the disorder. For instance, if a child already has a genetic predisposition to stuttering, a stressful event may be what causes the disorder to appear. A stressful event is considered an environmental factor, while the stuttering is physiological. A stressful event does not have to be categorized as a life-altering event but rather can be a situation that evokes fear and anxiety. If someone is prone to stuttering, speaking in public or in front of other people may be stressful for them, and is a mild life event to deal with. This pressure, in turn, may cause them to stutter more often. Other examples of life-altering stressful events include family issues or separation, bullying, the death of a loved one, or moving homes and schools.

Keep reading to reveal how emotional trauma can cause stuttering.