Stammering, also sometimes referred to as stuttering, is a neurological condition that makes it physically hard to speak. Someone who stammers will repeat, prolong or get stuck on sounds or words.
Research estimates that about 8% of children will stammer at some point, before most will go on to talk fluently. For up to 3% of adults it will be a lifelong condition.
Some people view their stammer as a disability and some don’t. It can meet the definition of a disability under Equality Act 2010.
For further information, please see British Stammering Association and Action for Stammering Children.