What is stuttering?

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Stuttering is a condition characterized by the inability to articulate words and phrases clearly. Stress or pressure can intensify the symptoms of stuttering, and the more at ease a person is, the less likely they are to stutter. Stuttering is sometimes referred to as stammering and can often be addressed with speech therapy.

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Physical Disabilities

Physical disabilities can be sensory, where there are problems with sight, hearing or speech, or they may impair motor function, so that movement is restricted or imprecise. Injuries may cause a disability, and disease such as a heart condition may also make normal exertion impossible. Some disabilities start at birth - congenital disabilities. Others are acquired during life. If you have a disability, it is almost certain that there are many others who do also. Most conditions have support groups or associations that have grown up relating to the problem. These groups may offer specialized help to minimize the effect of the condition.

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