neurogenic



=Neurogenic Stuttering=


 * ==When an individual has difficulty producing speech in a normal, smooth fashion==
 * ==Typically appears following some sort of injury where an individual suffers damage to the central nervous system==
 * ==Can occur at any age; appears more often in adulthood==
 * ==The highest incidence is in senior citizens==
 * ==Examples of injuries or diseases that cause neurogenic stuttering:==

Drug-related causes- the side effects of some medications

 * ==In most cases, the individuals had no history of stuttering prior to the injury or disease==
 * ==In the majority of cases the injury or disease that caused the stuttering can be identified==
 * ==Can occur at any point in production of the word==
 * ==Can occur in any type of vocal behavior. For example: singing, repeating of well-learned passages (Pledge of Allegiance)==
 * ==Primary symptoms:==

Rapid bursts of speech which may be unintelligible
=Treatment=
 * ==Therapy with a Speech-Language Pathologist==
 * ==Slowing speech rate==
 * ==Starting each phrase with relaxed speech muscles==
 * ==Identifying the disruption in speech patterns and instructing the use of more appropriate patterns==

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