Do you believe that stuttering has a physical cause?

[Anonymous]

Some PWS believe that stuttering is physical. I have been told, “I have an actual physical block in my chest that causes me to stutter”.

If this is true, then where has this “block” disappeared to in all the PWSS? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[Gábor]

I believe it’s a subconscious muscle contraction made by the stutterer himself. If stuttering has physical causes, why can most stutterers sing or recite a poem flawlessly? Or, in my case, speak fluently when I’m angry?

[Javier]

I fully agree with both of you. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people who confuse causes with consecuences when it comes to stuttering, even in the medical community…

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