True or False
Most people who start to stutter, usually start in early childhood.
True. Most people start to stutter between 2-4 years of age.
Is stuttering a psychological disorder?
No. Stuttering is caused by the pathways in your brain, but it doesn't affect your intelligence.
What should you never say to a stutterer?
a) Say it again
b) no pressure
c) slow down, stop talking gibberish
d)take all the time you need. I'm listening
c) slow down, stop talking gibberish- Stutterers can decide if what someone is saying is helpful or insulting based on their tone but saying their speech is "gibberish" is extemely insulting.
Is stuttering genetic and can it be passed down?
Yes, there is a genetic component. If a parent stutters it may increase the chance their child will stutter. We know that stuttering is a biological and neurological condition, not contagious. No one is to blame.
Everyone repeats sounds or syllables from time to time so is everyone a stutterer?
No. Stuttering is a neurological condition that is diagnosed by how often a person stutters, how long moments of stuttering last, and secondary reactions to stuttering such as avoiding eye contact, arm movements, or speaking on inhalation.
When you stutter your muscles are loose and relaxed.
False. When someone stutters their speech muscles tighten and that can prevent smooth speech.
Can an adult stutter for two months and then suddenly stop and never stutter again?
No. If stuttering persists past childhood, it may ebb and flow throughout a stutterer's life. It does not start in adulthood and then clear up and go away.
Which of these techniques have been used to increase fluent speech:
a)tapping to reduce rate of speech
b)stretching out sounds
c) cancellations
d) all of the above and more
d) all of the above and more. Every person finds their preferred strategies in speech therapy.
At what age to most people begin stuttering?
Most people start stuttering between 2-4 years of age.
Does stuttering have a fixed pattern or does it change and fluctuate.
It fluctuates. The way someone stutters can change from day to day, from moment to moment and depending on the situation.
A person who stutters will always stutter the same way and on the same words.
False. Stutterers are unique and stuttering can change from word to word or sentence to sentence.
If you stutter, can you have a job that requires a lot of talking - like an actor or politician?
Yes, there are many famous actors, actresses and politicians who stutter. Bonus Points (100): Name a famous actor or actress who stutters.
What is the cause of stuttering?
a)It can run in families but the cause is unknown
b) people learn to stutter by listening to other people who stutter
c) a childhood trauma causes stuttering
a) The cause is unknown, but for many stutterers there is a genetic link.
If you are 15 years old and have never stuttered before, is it likely you can start stuttering if you have a parent who stutters?
No. Most people start stuttering when they are school age.
Is stuttering something you are born with?
Yes, stuttering is a biological condition it's not caused by fear or anxiety.
Stuttering affects more females than males.
False. Although stuttering can affect anyone it affects four times as many males as females.
Is "suppress" a fluency shaping strategy?
No, pacing and slide outs are two fluency shaping strategies. Suppress is a term from a video game.
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
Is stuttering a form of Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette Syndrome and stuttering have many similarities, but stuttering is not considered to be a tic. Both conditions worsen in stress and they share neurological characteristics. In the future we may discover a relation, but they are not the same thing.
Are people who stutter more fluent when they sing, whisper and read aloud with somebody?
Yes, studies show that when stutterers sing, whisper, read aloud with a partner, or act, they often don't stutter as much or at all.
If you have been stuttering for more than 8-years it will always be part of your life.
True. Stuttering may come and go but it will always be part of your life.
Do more adults stutter than children?
No. 1% of adults stutter while 3% of children stutter.
How is stuttering treated in therapy?
a)You take daily medication to fix stuttering
b)You learn techniques until it goes away completely
c)You learn techniques to reduce stuttering but it may always be part of your life
d)You will schedule a surgery to repair the neurons in your brain
c) You will learn techniques to reduce stuttering but it may always be part of your life
Is stuttering a terminal condition?
No. It's not deadly and it's not painful but for some people it may last through their lifetime.
If one of your parents stutter is there a chance you will stutter too?
Yes, stutterers often have children who stuttter too.