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Stammering decoded - David Guyatt - 11-02-2010 G-g-g-great. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8507086.stm Quote:Genes behind stammering uncovered Stammering decoded - Myra Bronstein - 12-02-2010 This is an interesting subject to me because I worked with someone who stammered. (In fact he looked like a grown version of the child in the photo...hmm.) It's a bad card to be dealt. I've been curious about the cause. That's great that they've identified some genes related to the condition. I wonder how much practical difference it'll make and how treatable it is with speech therapy and such. I don't know how early stammering tends to be apparent. Don't know much about it at all in fact. I'll have to read up. If it has a genetic cause or component I wonder why some (most?) outgrow it and some don't. Stammering decoded - Magda Hassan - 12-02-2010 And that it isn't present while singing. Stammering decoded - Myra Bronstein - 12-02-2010 Magda Hassan Wrote:And that it isn't present while singing. It isn't?! Damn, neurology is so interesting. Have you ever read anything by Dr. Oliver Sacks? In particular the effect of music on the human (not just human?) mind. He some dramatic examples of the music phenom on very sick patients, but on a more mundane level--why do we get songs stuck in our heads? Music almost seems essential at a cellular neurological level. Maybe is has a mantra like effect. Stammering decoded - Magda Hassan - 12-02-2010 Yes, it must use different parts or pathways of the brain. It's been a while since I read any of Dr Sacks books. Was that 'The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat'? I'm inspired now to go back and re-explore. Music and dance is in every culture (except the for Taliban apparently and perhaps Methodists) and just seems innate in humans. Stammering decoded - Myra Bronstein - 12-02-2010 Magda Hassan Wrote:Yes, it must use different parts or pathways of the brain. It's been a while since I read any of Dr Sacks books. Was that 'The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat'? That's him. And "Awakenings" which was made into a very successful movie. I think neurology must be one of the most interesting medical specialties. Magda Hassan Wrote:I'm inspired now to go back and re-explore. Music and dance is in every culture (except the for Taliban apparently and perhaps Methodists) Magda Hassan Wrote:I'm inspired now to go back and re-explore. Music and dance is in every culture (except the for Taliban apparently and perhaps Methodists) and just seems innate in humans. I wanna know why music is always stuck in my head! When you figure it out please explain it to me. Maybe it's to keep unwelcome thoughts out. Stammering decoded - Myra Bronstein - 12-02-2010 Magda Hassan Wrote:Yes, it must use different parts or pathways of the brain. It's been a while since I read any of Dr Sacks books. Was that 'The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat'? I'm inspired now to go back and re-explore. Music and dance is in every culture (except the for Taliban apparently and perhaps Methodists) and just seems innate in humans. Here's a good starting point: http://www.oliversacks.com/books/musicophilia/ The impact of music on the brain is a major area of interest for Dr. Sacks. Ok, who wants read this book then post a book report for us??? More: http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&q=oliver+sacks+music&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_en___US360&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=lvt0S6ieNon-sgP4m5zLCA&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CCUQqwQwAw# Stammering decoded - Magda Hassan - 12-02-2010 Myra Bronstein Wrote:Yes, interesting isn't it? Sometime they are the most inane songs too. Like Lollypop or Lily the Pink.Magda Hassan Wrote:Yes, it must use different parts or pathways of the brain. It's been a while since I read any of Dr Sacks books. Was that 'The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat'? Stammering decoded - David Guyatt - 12-02-2010 Talking about singing overcoming stammering, I also know someone who's verbal dyslexia disappears completely when they sing (and no it's not me -- can't sing for toffee). It suppose it has something to do with the rhythm. Stammering decoded - Myra Bronstein - 12-02-2010 David Guyatt Wrote:Talking about singing overcoming stammering, I also know someone who's verbal dyslexia disappears completely when they sing (and no it's not me -- can't sing for toffee). Yes, and maybe the fact that there are existing lyrics so they're not trying to form concepts and grope for the correct words to express them. Though that could easily be tested by having them recite a poem or something without music. Does anyone know if stammering also stops when reciting memorized words, or does music have to be a component? |