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ARSC Reaction To New Research
There was great media interest in the subject of stammering recently due to an article published in the Lancet suggesting that stammering is caused by a structural abnormality in the left hemisphere of the brain. Researchers from the Universities of Hamburg and Gottingen used magnetic resonance imaging techniques to compare the brain structures of 15 adults who stammer with a control group of 15 fluent speakers.
Therapists at the Michael Palin Centre were asked to comment on this piece of research and the following points summarise our response:
1. We welcome any new research which increases our knowledge and understanding of stammering.
2. Stammering is a complex problem, which differs from one individual to another, and research into its causes, although always of interest, is often contradictory.
3. This study was based on a relatively small number of subjects (15) and further research will be needed with a larger group of subjects to support these initial findings.
4. This research is based on brain imaging techniques with adults and it is possible that the brain differences identified may be the result of years of stammering rather that the cause. For ethical reasons it is not possible to carry out this type of research on young children.
Interviews were carried out by Michael Palin Centre therapists, with support from children and their families on 1st/2nd August for:
BBC Radio 4 Today Programme
BBC Radio 5
BBC Breakfast Television
BBC News 24 including the main BBC News at 1.00pm
BBC World Service
Sky News
BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Newcastle
Associated Press
Health Media (Online information service for Health Professional)
Daily Express
To read about ARSC's approach to the treatment of stammering, click
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"I went to the fish shop and asked for a sausage and chips and didn't
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