Myths and misconceptions about stuttering are delaying access to treatment, with some parents wrongly linking the disorder to foods eaten during pregnancy.Speech and language therapist Catherine Nzau says such beliefs prevent parents from seeking early therapy for their children. She adds that stuttering does not affect intelligence or intellectual ability, although it may pose challenges in professions that require frequent speaking. Nzau advises adults who stutter to join peer support groups to share experiences and support each other, noting that limited awareness and a shortage of speech therapists have left many without treatment.

CATHERINE NZAU – STUTTERING