A comparative analysis of breathing rates of stutterers and non-stutterers

Abstract

This set out to establish whether or not there is any relationship between breathing rates and stuttering so as to propose a way forward eliminating stuttering. The observation that there is no stuttering during singing motivated the current study to assess the breathing rates of stutterers and non-stutterers both during singing and speaking. The findings of this study reveal that the two groups (stutterers and non-stutterers) use different breathing rates when singing and speaking. Therefore, the current study suggests that it is possible to reduce or eliminate stuttering through regulated breathing rates depending on the severity of the problem and the breathing pattern. The aim of the current study was to identify and assess the breathing rates of stutterers and non-stutterers to see if there is a difference so as to recommend the breathing range for stutterers. Based on the findings and observation of this study, breathing ranges are proposed for stutterers as an attempt to reduce and/or eliminate stuttering. It is the hope of the researcher that further studies will be done in this area to create more awareness in relation to the phenomenon of stuttering, as well as to provide long lasting solutions to eradicate stuttering