When to See a Doctor
If you stammer, call your doctor for a recommendation or make an appointment with a speech-language pathologist directly, especially if it:
- Continues for more than six months.
- Occurs along with additional speech or language issues.
- Occurs along with tense muscles or obvious speech difficulty.
- As the child gets older, either increases in frequency or stays the same.
- Affects one’s capacity for efficient communication at work, in the classroom, or in social situations.
- Causes emotional issues or discomfort, such as fear or aversion to circumstances where speaking is necessary.
- Starts off as an adult.
Conclusion
There is no difference between stuttering and stammering, and they both present with similar signs.
There are services you can use to get a diagnosis and treatment, regardless of what you like to term the issue. It is best to consult with a physician or your child’s pediatrician if you or your child exhibit any signs of stuttering.
Reference:
[1] https://www.nih.gov/
[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961
[3] https://westutter.org/
[4] https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
[5] https://www.asha.org/
[6] https://www.say.org/