What is Stuttering?
True or False: Stuttering is caused by being nervous.
False.
This U.S. president has been open about his lifelong stutter.
Joe Biden
This strategy means talking slowly and not rushing.
Slow rate, turtle speech
True/False: People who stutter are not smart.
False.
Introduce yourself to the class by saying your name and two facts about yourself using a fluency strategy.
Great Job!!!
What is one thing that happens when someone stutters?
Repetitions, prolongations, blocks
The golf champion has mentioned struggling with stuttering as a child.
Tiger Woods
This strategy helps you ease into a word instead of starting suddenly.
Easy onset
True/False: Stuttering can run in families.
True.
Use a fluency strategy while saying the alphabet.
Amazing work!!!
What part of speech does stuttering mostly affect: vowels or consonants?
The King of Rock and Roll reportedly had a stutter growing up.
Elvis Presley
This strategy uses a soft touch when saying words.
Light contact
True/False: You should finish a person's sentence if they stutter.
False.
While using a fluency strategy, present that you are ordering food at your favorite restaurant.
Name two things that might make stuttering worse.
Stress, talking fast, excitement, being interrupted, etc.
The English singer-songwriter has shared that he struggled with stuttering as a child. Known for songs such as "Thinking Out Loud," "Perfect" ft.Beyonce, and "Photograph."
Ed Sheeran
What strategy involves stretching the first sound of a word?
Stretchy speech
True/False: Stuttering is the same for everyone.
False.
Tell a short story about a topic of your choosing while using gentle speech.
Wow!!!
Can stuttering be completely cured?
No, but it can be managed!
The NBA legend has spoken about stuttering as a child and how he worked to gain confidence. He played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and many others
Shaquille O'Neal
Name two fluency strategies you can use when reading aloud.
Turtle speech, easy onset, stretchy speech, easy onset, etc!
True/False: There are special strategies that can help people who stutter.
True.
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