The abuse people that stutters deal with and

the pressure they put on themselves

Is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations or abnormal stoppages.

There may also be unusual facial and body movement.

There is no cure.Also referred to as stammering.

Over three million Americans stutter. Stuttering affects four times as many males as

females. Approximately 60% of those who stutter have a

family member who does also. Studies show that people who stutter are as

intelligent and as well-adjusted as those who don’t.

Stuttering reduce s while singing, or speaking in unison while before a group or talking on the phone may make stuttering more severe.

Getting teased, mimicked, laughed at by individuals.

Not able to have a conversation without fear and anxiety EVERY SINLGE DAY!

The abuse affects stutterers emotionally, physically, and mentally.

If the abuse happens on a regular basis, it initially dents the confidence of the stutterer and might eventually lead the stutter to go into a state of depression.

Also by their anger by their own inability to speak fluently.

The jokes aimed at stutters makes them feel worthless and embarrassed.

Though stuttering is a minor problem, it has triggered many who stutters to try out extreme measures to stop it or end their lives.

They are not able to share their problems because they don’t believe that non-stutters will understand what they are going through and also feel that doing so will expose their weaknesses and make others feel sorry for them.

Stuttering affects a person’s self-concept (self-esteem), personality and personal relationships.

A life altering condition

TIGER WOODS

1. Make brochures full of information about stuttering.2. Volunteer at The Voice Institute on West Martin

Luther King Blvd to encourage young kids that it’s ok to stutter and about my struggles and my victories.

3. Making flyers with a list of institutes/clinics where stutterers can go and get help.

4. Get a workshop started about stuttering and the real life struggles stutterers go through.

5. Talking about my disorder since I’m a living example. Letting people know what stutters go through and how we have to over come challenges every day of our lives.