22 Facts About Stuttering

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October 22nd is Stuttering Awareness Day! There are a lot of misconceptions about stuttering so I thought I would post 22 facts about stuttering to commemorate October 22nd. Blake began stuttering around the age of 3. Upon a routine visit to the pediatrician we were told Blake's was beyond what can be considered a norm … Continue reading 22 Facts About Stuttering

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What I Wish People Knew

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About 1% of the population stutters. Blake is among that percentage.  Stuttering is a disruption of the fluency of speech between neurons in the brain through blocks, or prolongation of certain sounds in speech. It affects every one who stutters differently, and sometimes is accompanied by secondary behaviors, such as ticks, or contortions of the … Continue reading What I Wish People Knew