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"My na na my name is ___." is an example of this type of stuttering.

Repetition (repeater)

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A professional golfer who has won a lot of tournaments.

Tiger Woods

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Do more males or females stutter?

Three times as many males as females stutter.

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Does everyone know what stuttering is?

No. Some people haven't heard of stuttering or don't know what it sounds like.

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Does speaking more than one language contribute to stuttering?

No. People who speak more than one language might stutter, just like individuals who speak one language, but it is not a cause of stuttering.

200

"Can you [silent effort to speak] call?" is an example of this type of stuttering?

Blocking

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She starred in the movie "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Jungle Cruise".

Emily Blunt

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Is stuttering the same all the time?

No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.

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The exact cause of stuttering is widely known.

False. Although stuttering has been widely researched, the cause of stuttering remains somewhat a mystery. It is believed to be an overlap of genetic, birth, and developmental influences.

200

How many people in the US stutter?

1%, which is 3 million people.

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"I have um a uh dog" is an example of this type of stuttering.

Interjection

300

A former President of the United States of America.

Joe Biden

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How many people in the world stutter?

70 million people.

300

Does speech therapy make someone stop stuttering?

No, it helps people to stutter easier!

300

What does the NSA stand for?

The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter. 

400

"I-I-I need some money" is an example of this this type of stuttering.

Repetition (repeater)

400

A red-headed British pop singer who plays the guitar.

Ed Sheeran

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Is stuttering caused by anxiety or nerves?

No. Although interference with speech is sometimes triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.

400

Can people who stutter have jobs where they have to talk a lot? (Teacher, radio host, singer, politician, actor, phone support, sales person)

Of course! It is okay to stutter if your job requires you to talk a lot.

400

What is self disclosure?

Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.

500

"Sssssssssometimes I stutter" is an example of this type of stuttering.

Prolongation

500

The voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King" and Darth Vader in "Star Wars".

James Earl Jones

500

Is there a cure for stuttering?

No. Although there is no simple cure for stuttering, people who stutter can learn to speak more easily, feel better about themselves and their speaking ability, and communicate more effectively.

500

How does stuttering impact how smart someone is?

It doesn't impact their intellect at all.

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When do people usually start stuttering?

Between the ages of 2-4.

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