Purdue University

Stuttering more than talk – research shows brain's role in disorder

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – New research from Purdue University shows that even when people who stutter are not speaking, their brains process language differently. "Traditionally, stuttering is thought of ...
GEN

Stuttering’s Genomic Signature Identifies 57 Loci and Links to Autism, Depression, and Musical Rhythm

Stuttering affects many people; indeed, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) estimates that stuttering affects approximately 1% of the world’s population (including about three ...
CNN

Stuttering 101: A biological condition no one should make fun of

Stuttering, or stammering, occurs when a person repeats or stumbles over a sound, syllable or word. Certain syllables may be repeated or prolonged, words escape in fits and starts, and can at times be ...
NBC Los Angeles

Unraveling the Biology of a Mysterious Condition: Stuttering

Holly Nover grew up trying to hide her stutter. “I was very self conscious,” said the 40-year-old St. Johns, Florida mom, whose 10-year-old son Colton also has a speech impediment. “So I developed ...
Austin American-Statesman

University of Texas creates new stuttering center with $20 million grant from Home Depot co-founder

Austin and the University of Texas will soon have the largest center for research and education on stuttering. On Monday, UT announced a $20 million legacy grant given to the Moody College of ...
Forbes

University Of Texas Creates New Center On Stuttering With $20 Million Gift From The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

The University of Texas (UT) has received a $20 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to establish the Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research. The new center ...