Myth or Fact
You can “catch” stuttering from someone else.
What is a myth? (Stuttering is not contagious.)
Someone finishes a sentence for a person who stutters. Is this helpful?
What is no? (It’s better to let them finish their thoughts.)
A way to speak more smoothly by using shorter phrases and taking more pauses.
What is phrasing and pausing?
This actor, who voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa, overcame a severe childhood stutter.
Who is James Earl Jones?
What is the term/title for someone who helps people with stuttering?
What is a speech-language pathologist (SLP)?
Telling someone to “slow down” will help them stop stuttering.
What is a myth? (This can actually increase pressure and doesn't help.)
Your friend stutters when they're excited. Should you: A) Tell them to stop? B) Speak slower yourself?
What is B—speak slower yourself to model calm speech?
A method of bouncing into a sound like "b-b-baby" on purpose to reduce tension.
What is voluntary stuttering?
This classic Looney Tunes character is known for his stutter and his phrase, “Th-th-th-that’s all folks!”
Who is Porky Pig?
True or False: All people who stutter sound the same.
What is false? (Stuttering can sound different for everyone.)
Stuttering can feel different depending on the day.
What is a fact? (Stuttering can vary based on mood, setting, and who you're talking to!)
You meet someone new who stutters. What’s a good way to respond?
What is treat them like you would anyone else?
This technique involves starting words slowly and gently, like a soft engine revving up.
What is an easy onset?
This British king’s stuttering story was told in the movie The King’s Speech.
Who is King George VI?
Name one strategy a person might use to manage stuttering
What is slow speech, easy onsets, pausing, or breathing techniques?
People who stutter always want help finishing their sentences.
What is a myth? (It’s better to wait and let them finish at their own pace.)
You want to learn more about stuttering to be a better friend. What’s a good first step?
What is ask respectful questions or read about it?
This happens when someone gets stuck and no sound comes out at all.
What is a block?
This famous singer stuttered as a child and wrote “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep.”
Who is Adele?
What is one positive trait often seen in people who stutter?
What is resilience, bravery, or strong communication skills?
Eating a banana backwards can cure stuttering.
What is a myth? (There’s no magic fruit trick—speech therapy is the helpful path!)
Someone laughs at your stutter. What could you say to stand up for yourself?
What is: “Stuttering is just the way I talk—please be patient.”
What is: “That’s not okay. Everyone speaks differently.”
What is: “I stutter sometimes, and I’m still trying to say something important.”
Anything similar!
The approach where the goal is to speak easily without trying to be 100% fluent.
What is acceptance-based communication (or open stuttering)?
This former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist had a stutter growing up and now speaks out about it.
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
What’s one reason why a person might stutter more in certain situations, like giving a presentation?
What is increased pressure, stress, or fear of judgment?