postr/StutterFebruary 14, 2026

Was anyone fluent before they started stuttering?

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Was anyone fluent before they started stuttering? I started stuttering around age 12 which seems to be uncommon as most people seem to start stuttering as soon as they can speak. I could speak perfectly fluent until age 12 when I started noticing a mild stutter that got worse over the years. Not sure what caused it but it could be from increased verbal demands or even my autism. I have also heard stories of people stuttering at a much later age as well so its rather unpredictable.

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Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability

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Onset & Life-Stage ChangesIdentity & Self-PerceptionPropositionality & Weight