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  Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words, along with the prolongation of sounds and interruptions in speech referred to as blocks. Individuals who stutter typically possess full awareness of what they intend to communicate but struggle to articulate it smoothly. The precise underlying mechanisms of stuttering remain elusive. It is commonly classified into two types: developmental and neurogenic. Developmental stuttering manifests in young children during the acquisition of speech and language skills, while neurogenic stuttering may arise following events like stroke, head trauma, or other brain injuries. Diagnosis of stuttering typically involves assessment by a speech-language pathologist, a specialized healthcare professional trained to evaluate and treat voice, speech, and language disorders. The speech-language pathologist takes into account various factors, including the individual's case history (such as the onset and ...