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Most stutterers grow out of the speech disorder as children.  For people who do not, pursuing higher education and certain career paths can be difficult, but not impossible.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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By Blake Carter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking is pretty simple for the majority of people.  It’s as simple as walking, listening to music, or picking up a light object.  There isn’t much thought in performing the act of speaking.  But for the three million Americans who stutter, it can be a dreadful task.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stuttering often occurs in children between the ages of two and six years old.  Between five to 10 percent of all children will stutter for some period in their life, lasting from a few weeks to several years.  Approximately 75 percent of children who stutter will recover from it as they grow up.  For the remaining 25 percent, stuttering can persist as a lifelong communication disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n

For people who do not grow out of stuttering, the communication disorder can negatively impact their pursuit of higher education, they may avoid careers that include a lot of talking, and they can have difficulties obtaining jobs if they stutter during the interview process.  Simple tasks such making phone calls or ordering food can also be major issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

While stuttering can have a major impact on a person’s life, many adults have managed the issue with therapy, and they have gone on to successful professional careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jacquelyn Joyce – Writer, YouTuber<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n