Psychology & Psychiatry
Is stuttering linked to social anxiety?
The differences – and similarities – between people with high levels of social anxiety and stutterers are being investigated by researchers at Flinders.
Jul 6, 2018
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Medical research
Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorder
Mice that vocalize in a repetitive, halting pattern similar to human stuttering may provide insight into a condition that has perplexed scientists for centuries, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University ...
Apr 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers, clients turn to video to treat stuttering
Fly fishing isn't just a hobby for Tim Sesink, it's a passion. And it comes through in his voice when talking about the complex set of variables—water speed, temperature and wind—that come into play when letting a cast ...
Jul 17, 2015
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Neuroscience
Stuttering linked to rhythm perception deficiency
Stuttering may be more than a speech problem. For the first time, researchers have found that children who stutter have difficulty perceiving a beat in music-like rhythms, which could account for their halting speech patterns.
May 19, 2015
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Neuroscience
Brain develops abnormally over lifespan of people who stutter
A region of the brain thought to control speech production develops abnormally in children who stutter—a pattern that persists into adulthood, according to new University of Alberta research.
Feb 9, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain development differs in children who stutter
(Edmonton) A new study by a University of Alberta researcher shows that children who stutter have less grey matter in key regions of the brain responsible for speech production than children who do not stutter.
Oct 10, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does stuttering stop children from doing more than just speaking?
(Medical Xpress)—Dr Lisa Iverach and Professor Ron Rapee AM from the Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, are investigating the social and emotional impact of childhood stuttering.
May 29, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Giving a voice to kids with Down syndrome
Researchers from the University of Alberta are helping children with Down syndrome who stutter find their voice and speak with ease.
Feb 25, 2013
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Neuroscience
Study: One week of therapy may help reorganize brain, reduce stuttering
Just one week of speech therapy may reorganize the brain, helping to reduce stuttering, according to a study published in the August 8, 2012, online issue of Neurology.
Aug 8, 2012
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Neuroscience
Coenzyme Q10 study indicates promise in Huntington's treatment
A new study shows that the compound Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ) reduces oxidative damage, a key finding that hints at its potential to slow the progression of Huntington disease. The discovery, which appears in the inaugural issue ...
Jun 18, 2012
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