Famous People Who Stutter
I am the president of the United States.
Joe Biden
True or false, stuttering is caused by being nervous.
False! Stuttering is NOT caused by anxiety or nervousness.
Who stutters more, boys or girls?
Boys! 3 boys to 1 girl stutter
I am a famous singer who sings "Shape of You."
Ed Sheeran
True or false, it helps to tell someone to slow down if they're stuttering.
False
What percent of the world stutters?
1%
True or false, some people who stutter go to speech therapy, and some don't.
True.
What is stuttering?
Speech disfluencies that include repetitions of sounds ("b-b-b-book"), prolongations ("mmmmmovie"), and sound blocks (no sound... "cheese").
What causes stuttering?
Lots of factors can play a role. These include neuro-anatomy, genetics, environment, family structure and personality.
What should you do if you're talking to someone who is stuttering?
Be patient, don't interrupt, and let them finish.