| In this article I will be answering some of the | | | | the last thirteen years, the time in which I have |
| most frequently asked questions to do with the | | | | been fluent, that only one speech therapist has |
| subject of stuttering. If you have any further | | | | contacted me to ask how I managed to |
| questions please do not hesitate to submit a | | | | overcome my stutter. You would have thought |
| comment or contact me. | | | | that more would show an interest. |
| Q. So what is your background? | | | | Q. Do you believe in costal breathing? |
| A. I am a regular guy from the UK who has | | | | A. If it helps you then go for it. I personally did |
| managed to overcome a stutter. I developed the | | | | not use costal breathing to eradicate my own |
| speech impediment when I was a young child and | | | | stutter and do not coach it to the people who |
| I continued to stutter, despite regularly attending | | | | contact me for help. |
| traditional forms of speech therapy, until the age | | | | Q. On average how long does it take to achieve |
| of twenty-two. | | | | fluency? |
| Q. So is there a cure for stuttering? | | | | A. Three to four months, unfortunately there is |
| A. Many people have managed to overcome a | | | | no quick fix, no magic pill. To overcome stuttering |
| stutter. A traditional speech therapist will no doubt | | | | takes a lot of hard work and a positive attitude. |
| tell you that there is no known cure for stuttering | | | | Q. What types of stuttering therapy are out |
| but they are wrong. It often amazes me that in | | | | there that you would recommend? |