Hi!

The mid-vowel stutter is not one I’m super familiar with but it is listed as an Atypical Disfluency common in Developmental Stuttering (citation). Which means it’s most commonly seen in people who are developing a language skill (usually children). 

The mid-vowel stutter you’re describing is a Mid-Vowel Insertion, it’s kind of like a mid-word hiccup. The brain stops to go, “Wait - is this the right word? Right. Okay.”

You would see this stutter in someone whose stumbling because their mouth hasn’t caught up with their brain, or who isn’t sure they’re using the right word. 

It can also be an Acquired Stutter, something learned because of constant interruption or punishment, or after neurological trauma. 

With speech therapy this is something that might go away, but you also might see a resurgence of it during a high-stress situation (the brain and mouth are out of synch again) or extreme emotions (liking too tired or excited). 

I haven’t had any training to work with someone with this kind of stutter but I imagine something with a mid-vowel stutter would get the same advice as usually disfluency patients: take a deep breath, calm down, think about what you want to say, ground yourself, and practice reciting something if it’s important (like reciting a poem in class or the lines of a play). 

If you wanted to write a character with this kind of stutter it wouldn’t need to be in every scene. It could be used as an emotional intensifier or as a reflection of language skills (the more comfortable they are with the language the less they stutter). But, as with anything of this nature, ask yourself why you’re writing it in and if you’re being respectful of the community this belongs to. 

I hope that helps!

- Liana 

“People who stutter have the unique opportunity to teach the world to listen”

Stuttering or Stammering is a speech disorder which affects the normal fluency of speaking. The person who is suffering from this disorder knows what he wants to say but finds it difficult to say it. It is also known by the name Childhood-Onset Fluency disorder.

What CAUSES it?

Developmental Stuttering

Psychogenic Stuttering

Emotional Distress

Drugs & Medications

Genetics

Neurogenic Stuttering (Stroke, Traumatic brain injury etc)

Abnormalities in speech motor Control

Stuttering has the underlying SYMPTOMS:

Unable to communicate effectively

Finds difficulty in initializing a word, phrase or a sentence

Anxious about talking

Repetition of sounds, syllable or a word

Prolonging a word or sounds within a word

Brief silence or pauses within a word

Rapid eye blinking while speaking  

Nodding a head while talking

Facial spasms & clenching fists

Tremors of the lips or jaw

Got worse when?

Feeling excited

Tired

Being bullied or teased

Stressed out

Self-conscious

Always in hurry

Nervous or under-pressured while talking in a group or on a telephonic call

Performs Best when?

Sings or speaks in a harmony

While talking with themselves

RISK FACTORS:

Stress or High Parental Expectations

Having relatives & family members who stutter

Delayed childhood development

‘Homoeopathy Treatment’ for the Stuttering Disorder at your own ‘HomoeoCARE’

Assessment can be done on the core causes behind the Stuttering.

Each homoeopathy medicine for the stammering issue has the exclusive properties.

Making of a choice about the homoeopathy medicine for a person having the stuttering issue requires in-depth case history.

It is crucial to get familiar with the patient’s establishment.

It is free from any toxic side-effects.

If a person is having the homoeopathy treatment at its early stage of any disorder, more are the chances to get cured permanently.

WE CARE FOR YOU

Stuttering manifests differently from person to person. Some individuals repeat sounds and syllables, others prolong sounds, and some interject filler words like 'um' or 'like'. Similarly, stuttering can fall into various categories. Developmental stuttering, the most common type, often occurs in children between 2 and 5 years old when their speech lags behind their thoughts.

Neurogenic Stuttering Neurogenic stuttering is linked to brain injuries affecting speech nerves and muscles. Psychogenic stuttering, although rare, is associated with emotional trauma or cognitive issues. Each category requires specific diagnosis and treatment plans, but stuttering currently has no cure.

Developmental Stuttering For developmental stuttering, treatment focuses on teaching children techniques like slowing speech and controlling breathing. While these techniques may prevent stuttering from persisting into adulthood, the underlying brain dysfunction remains.

Managing Stuttering in Preschoolers At home, create a relaxed, positive environment for your child to speak freely. Spend time talking with them without overstressing or reacting negatively to stuttering. Encourage them to talk about topics they enjoy, and don't avoid discussing stuttering openly. Consider adjusting your own speech pace to help them.

At school, collaborate with teachers to create a supportive environment. Counseling or peer support groups may also be beneficial. Watch for signs of worsening stuttering, such as school difficulties or refusal to talk, and seek professional help if needed.

ماهي التأتأة التنموية

التأتأة التنموية – بالإنجليزية: (Developmental stuttering) تحدث التـأتأة التنـموية عند الأطفال الصغار بينما لا يزالون يتعلمون مهارات التحدث واللغة و هذا هو الشكل الأكثر شيوعا من التأتأة.((“Developmental stuttering“, http://www.nidcd.nih.gov , Retrieved 2019-10-30 , Edited.))

يعتقد بعض العلماء والأطباء أن الـتأتأة التـنموية تحدث عندما يكون خطاب ولغة الأطفال غير قادرين على…

ماهي التأتأة التنموية

التأتأة التنموية – بالإنجليزية (Developmental stuttering) تحدث التـأتـأة التنـمـوية عادة عند الأطفال الصغار بينما لا يزالون يتعلمون مهارات التحدث واللغة و هذا هو الشكل الأكثر شيوعا من التأتأة.((“Developmental stuttering“, http://www.nidcd.nih.gov , Retrieved 2019-10-30 , Edited.))

حيث يعتقد بعض العلماء والأطباء أن التأتأة النمائية “التنـموية ” تحدث عندما يكون خطاب ولغة…