commentr/StutterMarch 9, 2025

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My 2 cents. The idea that stuttering happens because your brain is "faster than your mouth" is a total myth. Stuttering isn’t just about talking too fast or your mouth struggling to keep up with your thoughts. It’s actually a neurological condition that affects how speech is processed and coordinated. Brain research shows that people who stutter have unique differences in the areas that control speech and motor movements. It’s not about thinking too quickly—it’s about how the brain and speech muscles work together. If it were just a speed issue, people wouldn’t be able to sing fluently or speak smoothly in certain situations, but many who stutter do just that. This myth oversimplifies what stuttering really is and can make people feel misunderstood. Stuttering isn’t about intelligence or how fast you think—it’s just a different way the brain handles speech. This is why we need more research and educate those about what it truly us.

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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability

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Neurological & BrainMedicalization / Neurodiversity