What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder

Experts highlight causes and impacts of stuttering

Stuttering | Family Doctor

Ordering Wendy’s at the drive-thru with a severe stutter for the first time ever. It was nerve-wracking—but I did it. And the cashier’s patience? Absolutely incredible. That’s exactly how it should be.You might notice I stick my tongue out a lot when I get stuck—that’s called a secondary behavior. It’s something many people who stutter develop over time. When my speech blocks, my brain is still trying to talk, so my body starts doing other things (like blinking, facial tension, or tongue movemen