Research Shows...
Most people who start to stutter, start in their early childhood. TRUE OR FALSE
True. Most people start to stutter between 2-4 years of age.
When you stutter your muscles are loose and relaxed. True or false?
False. When someone stutters their muscles tighten and that prevents them from speaking.
Is stuttering caused by anxiety?
No. Although interference with speech can be triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
What is the purpose of stuttering strategies
to gain more smooth control of speech, thus reducing the amount of disfluencies, or making them easier/ more comfortable when they do occur.
If you stutter you can not have a job that requires a lot of talking - like an actor or politician. True or False?
False. There are many famous actors, actresses and politicians who stutter. Bonus Points: Name a famous actor or actress who stutters.
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
What are three core behaivors of stuttering?
Repetitions, prolongations, and blocks
Can you control your stutter?
no. but you can work on strategies to lower the amount of stuttering or on ways to lower your communication anxiety
What is the name of the strategy for when you ease or breathe into the sound you are about to say
Easy onset
What does NSA stand for?
a) New Stuttering Association
b) Neat Shoes Association
c) National Stuttering Association
c) The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter.
Does stuttering affect more females than males?
No. Stuttering affects 4 times as many males as females. The reasons for this are thought to be a combination of genetic, neurological, and developmental factors.
what feelings might change your stuttering?
feeling excited, tired, or stressed, or when feeling self-conscious, hurried, or pressured.
True or False: stuttering will always stay the same no matter what the speaking situation is.
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
What is the preparatory set strategy?
A preparatory set is a stuttering modification technique where a person anticipates a word they might stutter on and approaches it slowly and gently before speaking it, reducing tension and making the stutter easier to manage.
What is self disclosure as it relates to stuttering?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
True or false: the severity of stuttering predict the level of emotional impact
False. Stuttering can affect self-esteem, social participation, and academic performance and this is not correlated with stuttering severity
What are secondary behaviors?
Visible or physical actions a person develops in reaction to their stuttering (i.e. eye blinking, jaw/ head movements, using filler words)
Does audience and social context affect stuttering?
It can. People may stutter more when speaking to authority figures, strangers, or large groups, and less when speaking with familiar or supportive listeners.
What is stuttering modification strategies?
A therapy approach that teaches a person to manage and reduce the severity of stuttering by changing how they stutter rather than trying to eliminate it completely. Examples of strategies in this category include cancellations, pull-outs, prep sets
People who stutter often report these associated feelings
Fear, shame, embarrassment
What part of the brain is found to function differently in people who stutter?
The basal ganglia, which helps coordinate timing and movement for speech, may function differently in people who stutter, contributing to disrupted speech rhythms.
What are avoidance behaviors related to stuttering?
Things you do to avoid stuttering. This could be word substitutions, circumlocution, avoiding certain words, sounds, or topics entirely, avoiding speaking situations (not answering questions, avoiding phone calls, or skipping social interactions)
How do speech demands and the enviornment you're speaking in affect stuttering?
Speaking quickly, in front of a group, on the phone, or under time pressure can increase stuttering, whereas slower, relaxed, or one-on-one conversations may decrease stuttering.
How can discussing successful and unsuccessful communication be a strategy for stuttering?
It can helps individuals reflect on triggers, reinforce effective strategies, plan coping skills, and reduce anxiety to increase feelings of confidence associated with speech
Name 3 famous people who stutter
Joe Biden (former President)
Emily Blunt (actress)
Ed Sheeran (singer)