3 Myths of Stuttering

 3 Myths of Stuttering (Stammering)

1. Stammering is Contagious  No, Stammering is not Contagious, you cannot catch Stammering by being close to a person who is having stammering

2. Stuttering person is not Intelligent  No, there is no link between Intelligence and stuttering

3. Fear/ Nervousness causes Stuttering   No, Fear/Anxiety/ Nervousness does not cause Stuttering

Remember Stammering or Stuttering is easily treatable, with Professional help.

Tips to reduce Stammering

Stammering can be very frustrating and may even cause withdrawal, Anxiety and depression. Stammering is more of a social problem than a Physical problem.

Stammering can be caused by 1. Neurological reason, 2. Developmental and 3. Psychogenic , What ever the cause may be, the good news is it is easily correctable

3 best ways to prevent stammering are

1. Slow down your speech by Breath control exercises 

2. Practice Speech (use free app Metronorme)

3. Record your Speech and hear 

Remember Stammering is correctable by proper intervention, Taking a Professional advice from a Speech therapist is Important when treating Stammering. 

Self Stimulatory Behavior In AUTISM

Self Stimulatory behavior(Stimmering) or Stereotype behavior of a child with Autism may vary widely, Some of the most common stereotype behaviors, as below

1. Auditory

Covering Uncovering Ears, tapping ears, humming/grunting/high pitched shrieking, snapping fingers, repeating same sound, imitating sound, repeating music, song at inappropriate time

2. Visual

Starring light, Fan, Corner eying, turning light on and off.

3. Tactile

Scratching, rubbing, tapping fingers, Hand flapping

4. Vestibular

Jumping, Running, rocking side to side

5. Taste

Licking, Sucking, Spitting

6. Smell

Sniffing various things and people

Apart from the above, various other stereo type behavior may be present. As mentioned in my other Blogs, each Autistic kid is unique. 

ex ; Some kid may like to keep things in between their fingers and role it. etc

In further topics, I will try to explore how we can slowly modify these self stimulating behavior into more functional activities.

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5 Autism Myths

 

1. Autism is contagious?

Fact: Autism is not an Infection. It is a disorder. You cannot get it by contact

2. All Autistic kids have Low IQ?

Fact: No, like any other kid, Autistic kid will also have varying IQ levels, Some Autistic kids have exceptional high IQ in Mathematics, Arts etc.

3. Autistic Kids cannot talk?

Fact: With Early Detection and Intensive Therapy many kids can talk clearly

4. Autism Caused by poor Parenting?

Fact: No Autism is not caused by Poor Parenting. As of now no definitive Cause has been identified.

5. Autistic Kid cannot show emotion?

Fact: No, Autistics have emotions, but they show it differently

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