Stuttering Facts
The exact cause of stuttering is widely known.
False. Although stuttering has been widely researched, the cause of stuttering remains somewhat a mystery. It is believed to be an overlap of genetic, birth, and developmental influences.
A blonde actress popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
Marilyn Monroe
Do more males or females stutter?
Three times as many males as females stutter.
Does everyone know what stuttering is?
No. Some people haven't heard of stuttering or don't know what it sounds like.
Does speaking more than one language contribute to stuttering?
No. People who speak more than one language might stutter, just like individuals who speak one language, but it is not a cause of stuttering.
"Can you [silent effort to speak] call?" is an example of this type of stuttering?
Blocking
She starred in the movie "A Quiet Place" and "Jungle Cruise".
Emily Blunt
Is stuttering the same all the time?
No, stuttering is variable. A person may be completely fluent in one situation and extremely disfluent in another situation.
This type of stuttering usually develops of its own accord in childhood, most often between ages 2 and 4.
Developmental Stuttering
How many people in the US stutter?
1%, which is 3 million people.
"I have a d-d-d-dog" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Sound Repetition
The current President of the United States of America.
Joe Biden
How many people in the world stutter?
70 million people.
What are the most common words that most people who stutter have a tendency to stutter on?
Their own name, address, phone number, and other words that hold significant importance to them.
What does the NSA stand for?
The National Stuttering Association. It is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to empowering people who stutter.
"I-I-I need some money" is an example of this this type of stuttering.
Whole Word Repetition
A red-headed British pop singer who plays the guitar.
Ed Sheeran
Is stuttering caused by anxiety or nerves?
No. Although interference with speech is sometimes triggered by emotional or situational factors, stuttering is basically neurological and physiological – not psychological – in nature.
Can people who stutter have jobs where they have to talk a lot? (Teacher, radio host, singer, politician, actor, phone support, sales person)
Of course! It is okay to stutter if your job requires you to talk a lot.
What is self disclosure?
Self disclosure is when you tell people that you stutter. Self disclosure can help eliminate fear and anxiety about stuttering.
"Sssssssssometimes I stutter" is an example of this type of stuttering.
Prolongation
The voice of Mufasa in "The Lion King" and Darth Vader in "Star Wars".
James Earl Jones
Is there a cure for stuttering?
No. Although there is no simple cure for stuttering, people who stutter can learn to speak more easily, feel better about themselves and their speaking ability, and communicate more effectively.
This type of stuttering occurs after a stroke, head trauma, or other types of brain injury.
Neurogenic Stuttering
When do people usually start stuttering?
Between the ages of 2-4.