Types of Stuttering
Give an example of a whole repetition.
And-and
Give an example of easy onset using the following word: "easy".
Eeeeeeeasy
What part of your speech machine helps you think and know what to say?
Brain
More boys stutter than girls.
True
Give an example of a block.
I have speech *block* today.
Give an example of pausing using the following sentence: "I love going to school".
Put a pause anywhere in the sentence.
What part of your speech machine makes sounds/words?
Lips, teeth, tongue, mouth
People stuttering only when they are nervous.
False
Give an example of a prolongation.
Sssssssssso how are you?
Give an example of reduced rate using the following sentence. "I can't wait to go home."
Speaking slower
What part of your speech machine helps you breathe air?
Stuttering is caused by bad parenting.
False
Give an example of a sound repetition.
Th-th-they don't want it.
Give an example of delayed response when asked the following question: "What did you eat for lunch?"
Wait a moment before answering.
What part of your speech machine vibrates to make sounds?
Vocal cords
Some people recover spontaneously from stuttering.
True
Give an example of a syllable repetition.
What is your favorite stuttering strategy?
Must give a stuttering strategy.
What part of your speech machine can you make sounds WITHOUT?
None!
I love coming to speech therapy to work on stuttering.
Well, do you?