The King’s Speech took the spotlight at the Oscars, winning four Oscars including Best Picture and Original Screenplay. The film is an interesting historical account of King George IV’s struggle with stuttering and public speaking. But it also makes one wonder, what exactly influences the condition of stuttering? Although over 3 million Americans have this condition, its causes are not completely clear. Some research has shown that it is a neurological problem. A group led by Christy Ludlow at James Madison University has discovered that there is less white matter in the left hemisphere (responsible for motor control) in those who stutter. On the other hand, some believe that stuttering has genetic components as well. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 60% of children who stutter also have family members with the condition. Although the film shows a great success story, there’s still a lot we have yet to learn about the fundamental causes and development of stuttering.
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