Stuttering

Rocket Science Overview

100

What year was Rocket Science Released 

2007

200

True or False: Jeffrey Blitz wrote Rocket Science based on personal experiences

True 

300

What was the name of the award Jeffrey Blitz won? +100 if you can name the award ceremony. 

2007 Dramatic Directing Prize at Sundance Film

Rocket Science plot

100

What team is Hal trying to join? 

Debate

200

What is the setting of Rocket Science? 

Plainsboro, New Jersey 

300

Name two suggestions Hal's teacher gave him to help him with his stutter

1. Singing 

2. Accents

Stuttering General

100

What can increase stuttering in individuals who stutter? 

Stress and excitement 

200

Name 2 out of 3 disfluencies that people with stuttering can have 

1. Repetitions

2. Prolongations 

3. Blocks

300

Children who begin stuttering at _____ years old or later are more likely to continue stuttering 

3.5 years

Stuttering Treatments

100

Name all 5 of the treatments of stuttering we named

1. speech therapy

2. delayed auditory feedback

3. cognitive behavioral therapy 

4. Parent-child interaction 

5. Connection with others who stutter 

200

Name 2/3 goals of stuttering treatments

1. Improve Speech Fluency 

2. Develop effective communication

3. Participate fully in different social activities 

300

When interacting with someone who stutters, it is important to: 

1. listen attentively

2. try to stay calm

3. take turns talking