--- title: Stuttering Awareness description: Stuttering Awareness image: https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stuttering%20awareness.jpeg --- [![SSG Group Brand](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteppingStonesGroup_February2021/images/SSG_logo.png?width=1640&height=421&name=SSG_logo.png "SSG Group Brand")](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Home](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Careers](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/) - [Search Open Jobs](https://jobs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Quick Apply](https://steppingstones.careercenter.smartsearch.plus/registration/) - [Transforming Support](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/professional-development/) - [Travel & Transform](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/travel/) - [Refer a friend](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/referral-program/) - [Parents](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/parents/) - [Schools](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/schools/) - [Telepractice](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/telepractice/) - [Referrers](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/referrers/) - [About SSG](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/about/) - [Our Services](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/services/) - [Our Story](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/our-story/) - [Meet Our Team](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/our-story/#leadership_team) - [Contact](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/contact/) ![](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stuttering%20awareness.jpeg) # Stuttering Awareness Tue, Aug 25, 2026 [![Share on facebook](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on pinterest](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/pinterest-color.png?width=24&name=pinterest-color.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&media=) [![Share on email](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/blog-post/stuttering-awareness&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) What does Ed Sheeran, the famous British singer and songwriter; Marilyn Monroe, famous American icon; and Emily Blunt, multiple award winner actress have in common? Yes, you guessed right, they are celebrities. However, they have something else in common. These three celebrities are people who stutter. Yes, Ed Sheeran, even with his powerful voice and strong lyrics, stutters. But, what it means to stutter? We all have times when we don’t speak smoothly, or our words get “stuck”, or maybe we add “um”, “so” to what we say. There are even times when we repeat certain words or sounds. This is completely normal. However, if it happens more than occasionally and you’re experiencing difficulties to communicate, you may be stuttering. Stuttering, as defined by the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), is “a speech disorder characterized by the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words; prolongation of sounds; and interruptions in speech known as blocks.” Individuals who stutter, know exactly the ideas they want to express and the exact words they want to use. However, when it comes to speaking they have difficulties producing a normal flow of speech. Also, people who stutter tend to have secondary movements such as involuntary winking, head nodding, or handshaking; associated with the muscle tension and stress that comes with the act of speaking. In the United States, roughly 3 million people stutter, especially children ages 2 to 6 (NIDCD, 2017), when they are developing language skills. As they acquire new abilities and secure it, in most cases stuttering disappears. However, there is a remaining 25 percent who will continue to stutter and it may persist as a longtime communication disorder. But, what causes stuttering? No one really knows what causes stuttering. Some people believe is associated with psychological issues or genes. Others believe that its related to the child’s development and environmental factors. And some others think is just a speech problem. I like to believe that, in most cases, it is a combination of factors. However, there are some risk factors for stuttering, like gender and family. Most people who stutter are male. Also, many people who stutter have a family relative who stutters. There are some cases, where life situations trigger emotions that develop in stuttering. And ultimately there are some cases, where there are no apparent explanations. It just happens. But, what can you do?   - If you or anyone you know, may have stuttering issues, contact your local Speech and Language services provider. Help is available. - Raise awareness on your schools, local communities and families. - Become an advocate for people who stutter, by learning more about the topic and sharing it with others. - Help your students by building up their confidence and self-acceptance. - Educate others on the importance of respect and inclusion.   This October, raise your voice and become an advocate!   Author: Gabriel Plaza-Garcia Tags: [Speech Language Pathology](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/speech-language-pathology), [Awareness](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/awareness) [Back to Blog](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com) Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. The content is based on the author's personal experiences, research, and opinions. 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