STUTTERING

Stutter Facts

100

Stuttering is contagious. True or False?

False. You cannot catch stuttering from a stutterer.

200

Stuttering often has a genetic component (something you are born with). True or False?

True. Stuttering often has a genetic/biological component, like hair color.

300

Stuttering can run in families. True or False?

True. Studies of twins show that if one twin stutters, the other twin is more likely to stutter. Stutterers often have children who stuttter.

400

Do stutterers always stutter the same way? Yes or No?

No. Stutterers are unique and have different ways of stuttering.

500

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

Trick questions

100

4 year olds can stutter. True or false?

True. Most people start stuttering between 2-4 years of age.

200

Stuttering is the stutterer's fault. True or False?

False. It's nobody's fault. The stutterer doesn't choose to stutter.

300

If you are 15 years old and have never stuttered before, you are still very likely to start stuttering. True or false?

False. Most children start stuttering between the ages 2 and 4.

400

More adults stutter than children. True or False?

False. 1% of adults stutter while 3-5% of children stutter.

500

Can stuttering on purpose help a person who stutters?

Yes, stuttering on purpose or voluntary stuttering can help desensitize a person to moments of stuttering and help to regain a sense of control about their stuttering.

Types of Dysfluencies

100

What is a Sound Repetition

B-b-ball. 

Repeating only a sound in a word.

200

What is a Prolongation?

/ssssssun/

Stretching out a sound in a word

300

What is a word/phrase repetition?

"My-my-my turn""

"its a - its a -its a cat"

Repeating a whole word or phrase

400

What is a block?

"________I went yesterday"

Feeling unable to say a word when attempting speech. Can also be paired with tension.

500

What disfluencies do you notice in your speech?

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Stutter Facts 2

100

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.

200

Is stuttering observed in every language and culture in the world?

Yes

300

Stuttering is a variable disorder. True or false?

True. The way someone stutters can change from day to day, from moment to moment and from person to person.

400

Are there strategies that can help someone manage their stuttering?

Yes, stuttering modification strategies like pull-outs can help. Bouncing, voluntary stuttering, and letting others know you stutter can also help.

500

Former President Biden is a person who stutters. True or false?

True. Joe Biden is a person who stutters.

Stutterers Choice

100

Stuttering does not have to stop anyone from working in any job or occupation. True or False

True. A person who stutters can do any job they want to do. It does not affect a person's aptitude or abilities. Bonus: What is something stuttering has not stopped you from doing?

200

Children can stutter when they are very young. True or False?

True. Most people who stutter start stuttering at early age.

300

True or False. People who stutter don't know what they are trying to say.

False! People who stutter always know what they are trying to communicate, which is why it can be so frustrating to get your meaning across.

400

Does stuttering affect more females than males?

Males. Stuttering affects 4 times as many males as females.

500

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.