Research Shows...
Most people who start to stutter, start in their early childhood. TRUE OR FALSE
True. Most people start to stutter between 2-4 years of age.
When you stutter your muscles are loose and relaxed. True or false?
False. When someone stutters their muscles tighten and that prevents them from speaking.
Is stuttering caused by anxiety?
No. Although interference with speech can be triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
If you stutter you can not have a job that requires a lot of talking - like an actor or politician. True or False?
False. There are many famous actors, actresses and politicians who stutter. Bonus Points: Name a famous actor or actress who stutters.
How many Americans stutter? a) over 100 million b) over 5 million c) over 3 million d) none of the above
c) over 3 million
What are three core behaivors of stuttering?
Repetitions, prolongations, and blocks
Can you control your stutter?
no. but we can control how we think and how we speak and changing those things can change the brain, which opens up a space towards making change in stuttering.
What does NSA stand for?
a) New Stuttering Association
b) Neat Shoes Association
c) National Stuttering Association
c) The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter.
Does stuttering affect more females than males?
No. Stuttering affects 4 times as many males as females. The reasons for this are thought to be a combination of genetic, neurological, and developmental factors.
what feelings might change your stuttering?
feeling excited, tired, or stressed, or when feeling self-conscious, hurried, or pressured.
True or False: stuttering will always stay the same no matter what the speaking situation is.
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
What is self disclosure as it relates to stuttering?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
True or false: the severity of stuttering predict the level of emotional impact
False. Stuttering can affect self-esteem, social participation, and academic performance and this is not correlated with stuttering severity
What are secondary behaviors?
Visible or physical actions a person develops in reaction to their stuttering (i.e. eye blinking, jaw/ head movements, using filler words)
Does audience and social context affect stuttering?
It can. People may stutter more when speaking to authority figures, strangers, or large groups, and less when speaking with familiar or supportive listeners.
People who stutter often report these associated feelings
Fear, shame, embarrassment
What part of the brain is found to function differently in people who stutter?
The basal ganglia, which helps coordinate timing and movement for speech, may function differently in people who stutter, contributing to disrupted speech rhythms.
What are avoidance behaviors related to stuttering?
Things you do to avoid stuttering. This could be word substitutions, circumlocution, avoiding certain words, sounds, or topics entirely, avoiding speaking situations (not answering questions, avoiding phone calls, or skipping social interactions)
How do speech demands and the enviornment you're speaking in affect stuttering?
Speaking quickly, in front of a group, on the phone, or under time pressure can increase stuttering, whereas slower, relaxed, or one-on-one conversations may decrease stuttering.
Name 3 famous people who stutter
Joe Biden (former President)
Emily Blunt (actress)
Ed Sheeran (singer)