Types of Stuttering
This person was the 46th President of the United States.
Joe Biden
People stutter because they are nervous (T/F)
False
Nervousness does NOT cause stuttering
Roughly, how many people stutter worldwide?
~79-80 million
About 1% of the entire population
An organization that provides resources, support, and education to people who stutter and their families. Creating spaces for people who stutter to feel seen.
National Stuttering Association
What type of stuttering is this?
"I have a c-c-c-c-cat."
Part-word Repetition
Marilyn Monroe
People who stutter need to "slow down." (T/F)
False
Stuttering is NOT caused by speaking too quickly.
Which gender is more likely to stutter into adulthood?
Males; occuring 3-4x more often than females
This is something you can do to get stuttering out in the open or get used to the feeling of stuttering. It's when you purposely stutter.
Pseudostuttering/fake stuttering
What type of stuttering is this?
"Sssssssstar camp"
Prolongation
Former football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and Saints. First player in NFL history to return a kickoff and a punt for his first two NFL touchdowns in the same game.
Darren Sproles
People who stutter can be outgoing, confident, and assertive (T/F)
True
Roughly __% of children experience stuttering at some point in development.
5%
What is it called to tell someone that you are a person who stutters? Powerful tools to reduce anxiety/take ownership of your speech
Stuttering self-disclosure
What type of stuttering is this?
I am....excited for star camp
Prolongation
English singer/songwriter who sang "Shape of You."
People should avoid talking about stuttering (T/F)
False
When people speak openly about stuttering, people who stutter learn that it is acceptable to talk about how they feel and to stutter without fear.
Provide an example of a secondary characteristic of stuttering (there are many)
Head movements, blinking, leg tapping
What month is Stuttering Awareness month?
October
International Stuttering Awareness Day: October 22nd
What type of stuttering is this
"And and and and we went to the park."
Whole word repetition
American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB
George Springer
Intelligence has nothing to do with stuttering (T/F)
True
People who stutter excel as scientists, educators, writers, and professionals across every field.
Name one factor that contributes to stuttering (there are MANY)
Genetics, environmental factors, personal factors
What does STAR camp stand for?
Stuttering Alliance and Resilience camp