Definitions & Terms
"I have a d-d-d-dog" is an example of what type of stuttering?
Repetitions
What are the primary/core behaviors of stuttering?
Repetitions, prolongations, and blocks
True or False? Most people who start to stutter, start in their early childhood.
True. Most people start to stutter between 2-4 years of age.
Is stuttering contagious?
No, stuttering is not contagious or a disease or a learned behavior. A person can imitate stuttering but that does not cause them to become a person who stutters.
Do more males or females stutter?
Males. Stuttering affects 4 times as many males as females.
Feeling "stuck" like you can't get the words out, is an example of what type of stuttering?
Blocks
What causes secondary behaviors to develop?
They develop as learned responses to cope with stuttering.
True or False? If you stutter you can not have a job that requires a lot of talking - like an actor or politician.
False. There are many famous actors, actresses and politicians who stutter. Bonus Points: Name a famous actor or actress who stutters.
Do people stutter because they are nervous?
No. Nervousness may worsen stuttering but does not cause it. People who stutter can be very relaxed, but still stutter on every word.
What is stuttering called in the UK and other countries?
Stammering
"Ssssssometimes I stutter" is an example of what type of stuttering?
Prolongations
Do people who stutter always stutter the same way?
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
True or False? More adults stutter than children.
False. 1% of adults stutter while 3% of children stutter.
Can people who stutter stop stuttering if they try hard enough? Can stuttering be cured?
Stuttering is a part of the way PWS naturally speak. While there is no known cure, there are many things PWS can do to decrease stuttering's negative impact on their lives and become more effective communicators.
How many Americans stutter? a) 80 million b) 8 million c) 3 million d) 1 million
c) 3 million people, which is 1% of the population.
What are three examples of secondary behaviors?
Lack of eye contact, closing eyes, head movements, interjections, etc....
When you stutter, your muscles loose and relaxed. True or False?
False. When someone stutters their muscles tighten and that prevents them from speaking.
True or False? People who stutter are more fluent when they sing, whisper and read aloud with somebody.
True. Studies show that when stutterers sing, whisper, read aloud or act, they often don't stutter as much or at all.
Does slowing down and taking a breath stop a person from stuttering?
No, stuttering is not caused by talking too fast, or by not breathing in deeply enough. It is a part of the way PWS talk.
Name 3 famous people who stutter/stuttered
President Joe Biden, Marilyn Monroe, Emily Blunt, Steve Harvey, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, and many others!
What is the difference between avoidance and escape behaviors?
Avoidance behaviors are to avoid stuttering (e.g. not speaking, pausing). Escape behaviors are used to end stuttering early or get over it quickly (e.g. head jerk, eye blinks).
Saying "um" before a difficult word is an example of what?
Escape behavior (secondary behavior)
True or False? It's okay to stutter.
True!! There's a reason this one is worth 500 points. We are going to talk A LOT about this one, but for now, we want you to at least know that this is true.
Is there a greater risk for stuttering if someone speaks more than one language?
No, bilingualism does not make a person more likely to stutter. They may be more likely to be perceived as stuttering because they may be more disfluent in their second language, but they are not at higher risk for developing stuttering.
Are people who stutter more fluent when they sing, whisper, or read aloud?
True. Studies show that when stutterers sing, whisper, read aloud or act, they often don't stutter as much or at all.